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Towbis Family History

Towbis 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, Tobias, Dobis, Nobis, Towers, Tobia, Forbis, Tobie, Powis

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Where is the Towbis family from?

You can see how Towbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towbis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Towbis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Towbis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Towbis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Towbis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towbis 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 30 census records available for the last name Towbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towbis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Towbis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Towbis. For the veterans among your Towbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towbis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Towbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Towbis in 1965 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towbis 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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