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Thowless Family History

Thowless Surname Meaning

see Thewlis.

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


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Where is the Thowless family from?

You can see how Thowless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thowless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thowless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thowless families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thowless's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thowless families in 1891.
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What did your Thowless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thowless. 100% of Thowless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Thowless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Thowless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thowless 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Thowless. 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 55 military records available for the last name Thowless. For the veterans among your Thowless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thowless lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Thowless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Thowless in 1968 was 63, and 55 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thowless 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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