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Towshack Family History

Towshack 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: Kossack, Hosack, Roshak, Nowack, Toback, Hossack, Shack, Koshak

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Where is the Towshack family from?

You can see how Towshack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towshack family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Towshack families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Towshack's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Towshack families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towshack 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 Towshack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maintenance Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Towshack. 100% of Towshack men worked as a Maintenance Laborer.

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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

  • Maintenance Laborer
    100%

What Towshack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Towshack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towshack 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Towshack. 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 Towshack. For the veterans among your Towshack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towshack lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Towshack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Towshack in 1990 was 66, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towshack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towshack 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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