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Townsdin Family History

Townsdin 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: Townson, Gosdin, Townsend, Toensing, Townsley, Towson, Tonkin, Towns

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Where is the Townsdin family from?

You can see how Townsdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townsdin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Townsdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Townsdin families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Townsdin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Townsdin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townsdin 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 Townsdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Townsdin. 100% of Townsdin women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Townsdin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Townsdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townsdin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Townsdin. 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 119 military records available for the last name Townsdin. For the veterans among your Townsdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townsdin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Townsdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Townsdin in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townsdin 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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