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Towdin Family History

Towdin 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: Cowdin, Bowden, Cowden, Howden, Bodin, Tobin, Toupin, Dowden, Godin

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Where is the Towdin family from?

You can see how Towdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towdin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Towdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Towdin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Towdin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Towdin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Towdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towdin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Towdin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Towdin. For the veterans among your Towdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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