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Townsan Family History

Townsan 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: Townson, Townsend, Towson, Towns, Townzen, Townsel, Bowman, Tronson

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Where is the Townsan family from?

You can see how Townsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townsan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Townsan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Townsan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Townsan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Townsan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townsan 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 393 census records available for the last name Townsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townsan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Townsan. 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 66 military records available for the last name Townsan. For the veterans among your Townsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townsan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Townsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Townsan in 1952 was 29, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townsan 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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