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Touwsma Family History

Touwsma 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: Touma, Tolsma, Toyama, Cosma, Toma, Tusa, Tuma, Towse, Housman

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Where is the Touwsma family from?

You can see how Touwsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Touwsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Touwsma families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Touwsma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Touwsma families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Touwsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Touwsma 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Touwsma. 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 33 military records available for the last name Touwsma. For the veterans among your Touwsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Touwsma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Touwsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Touwsma in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Touwsma 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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