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Towdon Family History

Towdon 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: Towson, Gordon, Bowden, Cowden, London, Howden, Condon, Cordon

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Where is the Towdon family from?

You can see how Towdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Towdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Towdon families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Towdon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Towdon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towdon 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 Towdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towdon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Towdon. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Towdon. For the veterans among your Towdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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