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Towndrow Family History

Towndrow Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably in Derbyshire apparently formed with Middle English toun ‘town’ + row(e) raw(e) ‘row’ denoting a row of houses in a settlement.

The surname acquired an intrusive -d- in the post-medieval period.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Towndrow family from?

You can see how Towndrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towndrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Towndrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Towndrow families living in Derbyshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Towndrow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Towndrow families in 1891.
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What did your Towndrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towndrow. 27% of Towndrow men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Towndrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Towndrow were Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Upholsters
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Towndrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Towndrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towndrow 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Towndrow. 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 335 military records available for the last name Towndrow. For the veterans among your Towndrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towndrow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Towndrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Towndrow in 1958 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towndrow 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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