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Towster Family History

Towster 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: Oster, Forster, Koster, Tester, Doster, Coster, Tower, Poster, Towner

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Where is the Towster family from?

You can see how Towster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towster family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Towster families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Towster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Towster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towster 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 12 census records available for the last name Towster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towster 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Towster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Towster. For the veterans among your Towster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towster lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Towster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Towster in 1965 was 60, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towster 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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