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You can see how Townhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townhead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Townhead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Townhead families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Townhead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Townhead families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townhead 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 558 census records available for the last name Townhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townhead 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Townhead. 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 5 military records available for the last name Townhead. For the veterans among your Townhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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