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Townlain Family History

Townlain 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: Townley, Fountain, Mountain, Tolin, Bowlan, Tinlin, Conlan, Tomlin

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Where is the Townlain family from?

You can see how Townlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townlain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Townlain family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Townlain's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Townlain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townlain 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 26 census records available for the last name Townlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townlain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Townlain. 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 Townlain. For the veterans among your Townlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townlain lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Townlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Townlain in 1984 was 64, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townlain 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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