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Townely Family History

Townely 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: Torney, Downey, Townley, Towne, Tawney, Towner, Cornely, Towey

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Where is the Townely family from?

You can see how Townely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Townely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Townely families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Townely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Townely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townely 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 108 census records available for the last name Townely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townely 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Townely. 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 13 military records available for the last name Townely. For the veterans among your Townely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townely lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townely 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Townely

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