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Towhill Family History

Towhill 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: Tohill, Tuthill, Coghill, Cowgill, Thill, Polhill, Cohill, Towell

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Where is the Towhill family from?

You can see how Towhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towhill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towhill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Towhill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Towhill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Towhill families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Towhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towhill 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Towhill. 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 104 military records available for the last name Towhill. For the veterans among your Towhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towhill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Towhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Towhill in 1971 was 85, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towhill 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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