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Twery Family History

Twery 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: Wery, Towery, Terry, Dery, Tower, Overy, Seery, Avery, Lowery, Beery

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Where is the Twery family from?

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

What did your Twery ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Twery ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Twery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twery 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Twery. 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 17 military records available for the last name Twery. For the veterans among your Twery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Twery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Twery in 1964 was 72, and 73 in 1996.

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