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Towney Family History

Towney 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: Torney, Downey, Townley, Towne, Tawney, Towner, Towey, Toney, Townes

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Where is the Towney family from?

You can see how Towney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Towney families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Towney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Towney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towney 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 Towney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Towney. 72% of Towney 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Towney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towney 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Towney. 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 172 military records available for the last name Towney. For the veterans among your Towney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Towney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Towney in 1971 was 73, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towney 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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