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Towbin Family History

Towbin 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: Tobin, Corbin, Robin, Gobin, Toupin, Tobon, Turbin, Tolin, Totin

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Where is the Towbin family from?

You can see how Towbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Towbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Towbin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Towbin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Towbin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Towbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Towbin. 50% of Towbin men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Towbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Towbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towbin 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Towbin. 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 101 military records available for the last name Towbin. For the veterans among your Towbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towbin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Towbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Towbin in 1960 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towbin 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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