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Towmon Family History

Towmon 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: Towson, Bowman, Tolton, Rowton, Toman, Todman, Tobon, Bowron, Tolman

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Where is the Towmon family from?

You can see how Towmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Towmon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Towmon families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Towmon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Towmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towmon 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 41 census records available for the last name Towmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towmon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Towmon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Towmon. For the veterans among your Towmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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