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Towery Family History

Towery Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Towery family from?

You can see how Towery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Towery families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Towery's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Towery families in 1891.
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What did your Towery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Towery. 100% of Towery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Towery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towery 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Towery. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Towery. For the veterans among your Towery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towery lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Towery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Towery in 1944 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towery 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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