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Towal Family History

Towal Surname 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: Kowal, Toral, Toal, Toll, Toda, Tower, Toma, Koral, Topel, Towne

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Where is the Towal family from?

You can see how Towal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Towal families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 2 Towal families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Towal's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Towal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Towal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towal 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Towal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Towal. For the veterans among your Towal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towal lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Towal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Towal in 1995 was 96, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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