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Townroe Family History

Townroe Surname Meaning

see Towndrow.

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


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Where is the Townroe family from?

You can see how Townroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townroe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Townroe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Townroe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Townroe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Townroe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townroe 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 Townroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Townroe. 100% of Townroe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Townroe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Townroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Townroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townroe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Townroe. 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 83 military records available for the last name Townroe. For the veterans among your Townroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townroe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Townroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Townroe in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townroe 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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