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Towneley Family History

Towneley Surname Meaning

see Townley.

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


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Where is the Towneley family from?

You can see how Towneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Towneley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Towneley families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Towneley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Towneley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Towneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towneley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Towneley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Towneley. For the veterans among your Towneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towneley lifespan?

Average Towneley life expectancy in 1976 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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