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Twitt Family History

Twitt Name Meaning

of uncertain origin possibly related to Middle English twiteren ‘to chirp or warble’ (like a bird). Compare the bird name twite but this is not on record before 1562 in OED and appears to be restricted to N England where it is another name for the mountain linnet.in Ireland occasionally a variant of Tuite . However evidence that the Norman family of this name held lands the W Midlands and SW England has not been found.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Twist, Witt, Twite, Tritt, Taitt, Twitty, Tutt, Kitt, Hewitt, Tito

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Where is the Twitt family from?

You can see how Twitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Twitt family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Twitt's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Twitt families in 1840.
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What did your Twitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twitt. 39% of Twitt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Twitt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twitt were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twitt 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Twitt. 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 93 military records available for the last name Twitt. For the veterans among your Twitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Twitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Twitt in 1965 was 78, and 76 in 1998.

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