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Twachtman Family History

Twachtman 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: Trachtman, Wachtman, Wachsman, Nachtman, Teachman, Lachman, Tatman

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Where is the Twachtman family from?

You can see how Twachtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twachtman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twachtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Twachtman families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Twachtman's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Twachtman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twachtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twachtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twachtman. 34% of Twachtman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
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What Twachtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Twachtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twachtman 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Twachtman. 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 57 military records available for the last name Twachtman. For the veterans among your Twachtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twachtman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Twachtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Twachtman in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 2000.

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