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Townlsey Family History

Townlsey 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: Townley, Townsley, Towsley, Townsel, Cowley, Torney, Howley, Downey

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Where is the Townlsey family from?

You can see how Townlsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townlsey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Townlsey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Townlsey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Townlsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townlsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Townlsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townlsey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Townlsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Townlsey. For the veterans among your Townlsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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