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Towb Family History

Towb 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: Tow, Tomb, Town, Towe, Tong, Low, Bow, Stowe, To, Toll

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Where is the Towb family from?

You can see how Towb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Towb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Towb families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Towb's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Towb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towb 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 126 census records available for the last name Towb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towb 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Towb. 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 11 military records available for the last name Towb. For the veterans among your Towb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towb lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Towb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Towb in 1975 was 85, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towb 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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