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Twyne Family History

Twyne Name Meaning

see Twine .

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


Similar surnames: Tyne, Twine, Thyne, Wyne, Toyne, Coyne, Tone, Toye, Wayne, Thune

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Where is the Twyne family from?

You can see how Twyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Twyne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Twyne families living in Virginia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Twyne's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Twyne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Twyne. 100% of Twyne men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Twyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twyne 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Twyne. 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 116 military records available for the last name Twyne. For the veterans among your Twyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twyne lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Twyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Twyne in 1957 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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