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Towie Family History

Towie 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: Towne, Dowie, Towse, Cowie, Bowie, Tobie, Howie, Towle, Towe, Torre

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Where is the Towie family from?

You can see how Towie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Towie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. There were 11 Towie families living in Dumbartonshire, which was the highest population of Towie families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towie 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 Towie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Towie. 100% of Towie men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Towie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Towie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towie 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Towie. 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 66 military records available for the last name Towie. For the veterans among your Towie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Towie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Towie in 1969 was 68, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towie 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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