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Towand Family History

Towand 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: Toland, Rowand, Boland, Rowland, Howard, Wand, Dowland, Coward

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Where is the Towand family from?

You can see how Towand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Towand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Towand families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Towand's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Towand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towand 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 47 census records available for the last name Towand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towand 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 immigration records available for the last name Towand. 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 19 military records available for the last name Towand. For the veterans among your Towand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towand 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towand

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