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Townsell Family History

Townsell Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. In the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Townsell family from?

You can see how Townsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Townsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Townsell families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Townsell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Townsell families in 1891.
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What did your Townsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Townsell. 41% of Townsell men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Townsell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Townsell were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Oysterman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Townsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townsell 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Townsell. 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 344 military records available for the last name Townsell. For the veterans among your Townsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townsell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Townsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Townsell in 1952 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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