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Towes Family History

Towes Surname Meaning

see Tooze. perhaps occasionally a variant of Towe with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Towes family from?

You can see how Towes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Towes families living in Manitoba. This was about 84% of all the recorded Towes's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Towes families in 1911.
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What did your Towes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Towes. 81% of Towes men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    81%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Towes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towes 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Towes. 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 150 military records available for the last name Towes. For the veterans among your Towes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Towes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Towes in 1977 was 77, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towes 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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