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Toweson Family History

Toweson 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, Townson, Oveson, Teson, Okeson, Tolleson, Dowson, Thoreson

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Where is the Toweson family from?

You can see how Toweson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toweson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Toweson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Toweson families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Toweson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Toweson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Toweson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toweson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Toweson. 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 military records available for the last name Toweson. For the veterans among your Toweson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toweson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Toweson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Toweson in 1984 was 73, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toweson 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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