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Towis Family History

Towis 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: Powis, Towns, Kowis, Dowis, Lewis, Boris, Toles, Solis, Twist, Tower

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Where is the Towis family from?

You can see how Towis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Towis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Towis families living in Herefordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Towis's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Towis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towis 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 71 census records available for the last name Towis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Towis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Towis. For the veterans among your Towis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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