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Townesly Family History

Townesly 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: Townsley, Townes, Torney, Downey, Donnelly, Townley, Towne, Tawney

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Where is the Townesly family from?

You can see how Townesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townesly family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Townesly families living in Argyll. This was about 86% of all the recorded Townesly's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Townesly families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townesly 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 15 census records available for the last name Townesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townesly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Townesly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Townesly. For the veterans among your Townesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townesly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townesly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Townesly

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