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Towsen Family History

Towsen 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: Towse, Towson, Bowden, Olsen, Cowden, Howden, Tower, Toren, Osen

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Where is the Towsen family from?

You can see how Towsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Towsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Towsen family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Towsen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Towsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towsen 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 Towsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Towsen. 100% of Towsen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Towsen women worked as a Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Towsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Towsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towsen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Towsen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Towsen. For the veterans among your Towsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Towsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Towsen in 1966 was 65, and 41 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towsen 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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