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Townsle Family History

Townsle 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: Townsley, Townley, Towne, Towse, Towsley, Townson, Towns, Towle

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Where is the Townsle family from?

You can see how Townsle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townsle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Townsle family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Townsle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Townsle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townsle 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 33 census records available for the last name Townsle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townsle 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 Townsle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Townsle. For the veterans among your Townsle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townsle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Townsle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Townsle in 1967 was 72, and 67 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Townsle 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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