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Towalski Family History

Towalski 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: Kowalski, Rogalski, Tokarski, Topolski, Tomaski, Goralski, Walski

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Where is the Towalski family from?

You can see how Towalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Towalski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Towalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Towalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towalski 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 Towalski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mason
    100%

What Towalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Towalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towalski 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Towalski. 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 77 military records available for the last name Towalski. For the veterans among your Towalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towalski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Towalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Towalski in 1960 was 47, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towalski 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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