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Tousley Family History

Tousley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Towsley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tousley family from?

You can see how Tousley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tousley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tousley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Tousley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tousley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tousley families in 1911.
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What did your Tousley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tousley. 16% of Tousley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tousley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tousley were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tousley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tousley 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Tousley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tousley. For the veterans among your Tousley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tousley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tousley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tousley in 1955 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tousley 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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