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Towgood Family History

Towgood Surname Meaning

see Toogood.

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


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Where is the Towgood family from?

You can see how Towgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Towgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Towgood families living in Middlesex. This was about 19% of all the recorded Towgood's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Towgood families in 1891.
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What did your Towgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Towgood. 78% of Towgood 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Towgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towgood 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Towgood. 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 46 military records available for the last name Towgood. For the veterans among your Towgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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