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Towris Family History

Towris 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: Boris, Morris, Norris, Torres, Doris, Moris, Terris, Torrisi, Orris

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Where is the Towris family from?

You can see how Towris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Towris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Towris families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Towris's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Towris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towris 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 106 census records available for the last name Towris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towris 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 Towris. 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 2 military records available for the last name Towris. For the veterans among your Towris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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