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Towk Family History

Towk 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: Tock, Wowk, Tow, Howk, Town, Towe, Tong, Sok, Turk, Hook

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Where is the Towk family from?

You can see how Towk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Towk family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Towk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Towk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towk 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 276 census records available for the last name Towk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towk 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Towk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Towk. For the veterans among your Towk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Towk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Towk in 1969 was 87, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towk 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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