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Towe Family History

Towe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Towe family from?

You can see how Towe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Towe families living in Leicestershire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Towe's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Towe families in 1891.
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What did your Towe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Artificial Silk Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towe. 34% of Towe men worked as an Artificial Silk Spinner and 80% of Towe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Towe were Fitters Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Artificial Silk Spinner
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Fitters Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Laundry Hand
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Towe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Towe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Towe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Towe. For the veterans among your Towe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Towe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Towe in 1948 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towe 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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