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Towng Family History

Towng 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: Tong, Towne, Towns, Town, Song, Rong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Tang

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Where is the Towng family from?

You can see how Towng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towng family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Towng families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Towng family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Towng's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Towng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towng 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 80 census records available for the last name Towng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towng 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Towng. 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 1 military records available for the last name Towng. For the veterans among your Towng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towng lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towng 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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