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Towriss Family History

Towriss Surname Meaning

Variant of Towers. Compare Edward Towres 1613 Jone Towris 1620 Elizabeth Towers 1710 in IGI (Epworth Lincs);

Jno Towers 1767 John Hynes Towriss 1836 in IGI (Grainthorpe Lincs).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Towriss family from?

You can see how Towriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towriss family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Towriss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Towriss families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Towriss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Towriss families in 1911.
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What did your Towriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Towriss. 75% of Towriss men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Manager
    25%

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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Towriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towriss 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 Towriss. 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 30 military records available for the last name Towriss. For the veterans among your Towriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towriss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Towriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Towriss in 1964 was 79, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towriss 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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