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Tow Family History

Tow Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tough. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 陶 based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Tao.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 曹 see Cao.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 杜 based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Du.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蘇 see Su.

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


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Where is the Tow family from?

You can see how Tow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Tow families living in British Columbia. This was about 66% of all the recorded Tow's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tow families in 1911.
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What did your Tow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tow. 42% of Tow men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Laundryman
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Tow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tow 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tow. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Tow. For the veterans among your Tow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tow in 1955 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tow 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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