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Twerdy Family History

Twerdy 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: Tweedy, Twardy, Terry, Tweed, Twersky, Twiddy, Tardy, Wery, Werry

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Where is the Twerdy family from?

You can see how Twerdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twerdy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Twerdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Twerdy family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Twerdy's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Twerdy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twerdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twerdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twerdy. 100% of Twerdy men worked as a Mill Hand. .

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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

  • Mill Hand
    100%
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What Twerdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Twerdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twerdy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Twerdy. 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 34 military records available for the last name Twerdy. For the veterans among your Twerdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twerdy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Twerdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Twerdy in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 1999.

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