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Towley Family History

Towley 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: Cowley, Howley, Townley, Bowley, Rowley, Tolley, Towey, Tooley

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Where is the Towley family from?

You can see how Towley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Towley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Towley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Towley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towley 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 Towley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer H Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towley. 100% of Towley men worked as a Builders Labourer H Worker and 100% of Towley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer H Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Towley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Towley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towley 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Towley. 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 86 military records available for the last name Towley. For the veterans among your Towley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Towley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Towley in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towley 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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