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Towson Family History

Towson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Townson.

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


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Where is the Towson family from?

You can see how Towson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Towson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Towson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Towson families in 1891.
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What did your Towson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towson. 46% of Towson men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Towson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Towson were Agricultural Labourer and Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Caretaker
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Domestic
    6%

What Towson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Towson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towson 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 756 immigration records available for the last name Towson. 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 Towson. For the veterans among your Towson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Towson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Towson in 1962 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towson 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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