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Towersey Family History

Towersey Surname Meaning

From Towersey (Bucks), which is recorded as Eie in 1086 and Turrisey in 1237–40. The place takes its name from the Tours family who held land here in the 13th century.

Old English ēg means ‘island’.

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


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You can see how Towersey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towersey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Towersey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Towersey families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Towersey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Towersey families in 1891.
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What did your Towersey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Towersey. 94% of Towersey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Towersey. 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 154 military records available for the last name Towersey. For the veterans among your Towersey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towersey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Towersey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Towersey in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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