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Twilling Family History

Twilling Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Willing, Zwilling, Trilling, Swilling, Billing, Wilding, Welling

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Where is the Twilling family from?

You can see how Twilling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twilling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Twilling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Twilling family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Twilling's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Twilling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twilling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twilling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twilling. 100% of Twilling men worked as a Cement Finisher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cement Finisher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Twilling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twilling census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Twilling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Twilling. For the veterans among your Twilling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twilling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Twilling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Twilling in 1964 was 66, and 58 in 2003.

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