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Towar Family History

Towar 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: Tower, Tolar, Tobar, Tokar, Bowar, Tovar, Omar, Gower, Power, Tatar

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Where is the Towar family from?

You can see how Towar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Towar families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Towar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Towar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towar 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 613 census records available for the last name Towar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towar 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Towar. 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 683 military records available for the last name Towar. For the veterans among your Towar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Towar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Towar in 1965 was 83, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towar 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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