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Towzey Family History

Towzey 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: Towey, Cowley, Torney, Howley, Downey, Tower, Townley, Towne, Tawney

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Where is the Towzey family from?

You can see how Towzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towzey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Towzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Towzey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Towzey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Towzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towzey 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 216 census records available for the last name Towzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towzey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Towzey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Towzey. For the veterans among your Towzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towzey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Towzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Towzey in 1972 was 92, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towzey 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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