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Towsey Family History

Towsey Surname Meaning

see Towersey.

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


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Where is the Towsey family from?

You can see how Towsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Towsey families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Towsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Towsey families in 1891.
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What did your Towsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towsey. 43% of Towsey men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Towsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Towsey were Turret Lathe Turner and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Turret Lathe Turner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Towsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towsey 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Towsey. 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 337 military records available for the last name Towsey. For the veterans among your Towsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towsey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Towsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Towsey in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towsey 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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