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Twins Family History

Twins 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: Twiss, Twine, Twing, Wing, Twist, Wind, Tino, Lins, Mains, Pins

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Where is the Twins family from?

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

What did your Twins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twins. 24% of Twins men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Twins women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twins were New Worker and New Worker. .

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twins 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Twins. 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 77 military records available for the last name Twins. For the veterans among your Twins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twins lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Twins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Twins in 1980 was 63, and 26 in 1998.

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