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Towlson Family History

Towlson Surname Meaning

see Tolson.

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


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Where is the Towlson family from?

You can see how Towlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towlson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Towlson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Towlson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Towlson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Towlson families in 1891.
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What did your Towlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lace Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towlson. 50% of Towlson men worked as a Lace Maker and 86% of Towlson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Towlson were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Lace Maker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

What Towlson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Towlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towlson 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Towlson. 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 290 military records available for the last name Towlson. For the veterans among your Towlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towlson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Towlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Towlson in 1957 was 52, and 88 in 2003.

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