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Towkin Family History

Towkin 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: Tonkin, Botkin, Tobin, Hoskin, Forkin, Toupin, Sonkin, Godkin, Bodkin

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Where is the Towkin family from?

You can see how Towkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Towkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Towkin families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Towkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Towkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Towkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towkin 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 Towkin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Towkin. For the veterans among your Towkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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