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Tawsey Family History

Tawsey 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: Tawney, Tansey, Tassey, Dawsey, Hawley, Massey, Ramsey, Fawley

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Where is the Tawsey family from?

You can see how Tawsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tawsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tawsey families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tawsey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Tawsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawsey 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 88 census records available for the last name Tawsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawsey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tawsey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tawsey. For the veterans among your Tawsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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