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Twidwell Family History

Twidwell Name Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name possibly from Twydall in Kent named from Old English twī ‘two’ + dāl ‘portion of land’. This surname is not found in current English sources.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tidwell, Kidwell, Sidwell, Bridwell, Wiswell, Hipwell, Birdwell

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Where is the Twidwell family from?

You can see how Twidwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twidwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Twidwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Twidwell families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Twidwell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Twidwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twidwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twidwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twidwell. 52% of Twidwell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Twidwell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twidwell were Cattle Buyer and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Cattle Buyer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twidwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twidwell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Twidwell. 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 210 military records available for the last name Twidwell. For the veterans among your Twidwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twidwell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Twidwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Twidwell in 1946 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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