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Towans Family History

Towans 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: Gowans, Cowans, Towns, Towne, Toran, Gowan, Toman, Omans, Towers

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Where is the Towans family from?

You can see how Towans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Towans families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Towans family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Towans's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Towans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towans 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 34 census records available for the last name Towans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Towans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Towans. For the veterans among your Towans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towans lifespan?

Average Towans life expectancy in 2000 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towans 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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