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Towells Family History

Towells Surname Meaning

variant of Towell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Towells family from?

You can see how Towells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Towells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Towells families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Towells's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Towells families in 1911.
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What did your Towells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printer Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Towells. 100% of Towells men worked as a Printer Machinist and 78% of Towells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Printer Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    12%
  • House Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Towells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towells 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Towells. 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 81 military records available for the last name Towells. For the veterans among your Towells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towells lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Towells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Towells in 1961 was 64, and 26 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towells 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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