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Towbridge Family History

Towbridge 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: Trowbridge, Corbridge, Strowbridge, Cambridge, Bridge, Delbridge

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Where is the Towbridge family from?

You can see how Towbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towbridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Towbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Towbridge families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Towbridge's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Towbridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towbridge 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 Towbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Towbridge. 100% of Towbridge men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Towbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towbridge 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Towbridge. 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 64 military records available for the last name Towbridge. For the veterans among your Towbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towbridge lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Towbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Towbridge in 1971 was 75, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towbridge 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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