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Townsnd Family History

Townsnd 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: Townsend, Townson, Towns, Townshend, Townsel, Rowland, Townley

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Where is the Townsnd family from?

You can see how Townsnd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townsnd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Townsnd family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Townsnd's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Townsnd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townsnd 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 Townsnd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townsnd 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 Townsnd. 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 3 military records available for the last name Townsnd. For the veterans among your Townsnd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townsnd lifespan?

Average Townsnd life expectancy in 1963 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townsnd 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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