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Towill Family History

Towill Surname Meaning

see Towell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Towill family from?

You can see how Towill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Towill families living in Devon. This was about 61% of all the recorded Towill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Towill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towill 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 Towill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Towill. 86% of Towill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Retired School Mast
    5%

What Towill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Towill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towill 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Towill. 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 262 military records available for the last name Towill. For the veterans among your Towill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towill lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Towill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Towill in 1958 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towill 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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