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Towmsend Family History

Towmsend 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: Townsend, Townshend, Towse, Thomsen, Momsen, Towson, Tomson, Townson

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Where is the Towmsend family from?

You can see how Towmsend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towmsend family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Towmsend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Towmsend families living in Washington. This was about 45% of all the recorded Towmsend's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Towmsend families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Towmsend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towmsend 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Towmsend. 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 9 military records available for the last name Towmsend. For the veterans among your Towmsend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towmsend lifespan?

Average Towmsend life expectancy in 1995 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towmsend 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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