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Towlsey Family History

Towlsey 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: Cowley, Howley, Townley, Bowley, Rowley, Towse, Tolley, Towey

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Where is the Towlsey family from?

You can see how Towlsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towlsey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Towlsey families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Towlsey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Towlsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towlsey 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 19 census records available for the last name Towlsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towlsey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Towlsey. 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 Towlsey. For the veterans among your Towlsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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