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Towkes Family History

Towkes 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: Tookes, Fowkes, Towles, Townes, Toles, Torres, Tower, Bowes, Rokes

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Where is the Towkes family from?

You can see how Towkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Towkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Towkes families living in Shropshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Towkes's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Towkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towkes 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 Towkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Towkes. 100% of Towkes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Towkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towkes 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 Towkes. 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 Towkes. For the veterans among your Towkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towkes lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towkes

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