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Townrow Family History

Townrow Surname Meaning

see Towndrow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Townrow family from?

You can see how Townrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Townrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Townrow families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Townrow's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Townrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Townrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Townrow. 28% of Townrow men worked as a Retired and 76% of Townrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Townrow were Farmer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Retired
    28%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Insurance Agent
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domduties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

What Townrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Townrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townrow 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Townrow. 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 241 military records available for the last name Townrow. For the veterans among your Townrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townrow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Townrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Townrow in 1965 was 64, and 78 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Townrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townrow 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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