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Towne Family History

Towne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Town.

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


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Where is the Towne family from?

You can see how Towne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Towne families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Towne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Towne families in 1891.
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What did your Towne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towne. 100% of Towne men worked as a Farm Carter and 88% of Towne 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Dressmaker
    7%

What Towne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Towne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towne 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Towne. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Towne. For the veterans among your Towne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towne lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Towne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Towne in 1948 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towne 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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