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Towlerton Family History

Towlerton Surname Meaning

see Tollerton.

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


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Where is the Towlerton family from?

You can see how Towlerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towlerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Towlerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Towlerton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Towlerton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Towlerton families in 1891.
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What did your Towlerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Towlerton. 100% of Towlerton men worked as a Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Towlerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towlerton 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Towlerton. 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 145 military records available for the last name Towlerton. For the veterans among your Towlerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towlerton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Towlerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Towlerton in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towlerton 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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