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Towlis Family History

Towlis 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: Towles, Toles, Solis, Molis, Lollis, Towers, Hollis, Mowles, Powles

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Where is the Towlis family from?

You can see how Towlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towlis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Towlis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Towlis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Towlis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Towlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towlis 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 34 census records available for the last name Towlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towlis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Towlis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Towlis. For the veterans among your Towlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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