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Townzen Name Meaning

English: probably an altered form of Townsend .

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


Similar surnames: Towson, Townson, Bowden, Owen, Downes, Bowen, Downen, Towner, Townley

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Where is the Townzen family from?

You can see how Townzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Townzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Townzen families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Townzen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Townzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Townzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Townzen. 60% of Townzen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Townzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townzen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Townzen. 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 250 military records available for the last name Townzen. For the veterans among your Townzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townzen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Townzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Townzen in 1958 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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