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Early Origins of the Twynam family

The surname Twynam was first found in Kirkcudbrightshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Chille Chuithbheirt), part of the present day Council Area of Dumfries and Galloway, former county in Southwestern Scotland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Twynam family

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Twynam Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Twynholm, Twynholme, Twinam, Twinham, Twinholm, Twinholme, Twynham, Twynam, Twynhome, Twinhome, Twynhom, Twyinholm, Twyinholme, Twyinham, Twynnam, Twinnham, Twinnholm, Twinnham, Twinnhome, Twinnin, Twinnan and many more.

Early Notables of the Twynam family

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United States Twynam migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Twynam Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • William Twynam, who settled in America in 1772
Twynam Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Robert Twynam, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1908
  • William Twynam, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1922
  • Mae Twynam, aged 25, who immigrated to America, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Twynam (post 1700) +

  • Henry Twynam (1853-1899), English rugby union international player
  • Ricky Twynam (b. 1982), Canadian professional (ITF) tennis player


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