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Towsand Family History

Towsand 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: Rowland, Dowland, Thousand, Toland, Bowland, Townsend, Housand

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Where is the Towsand family from?

You can see how Towsand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towsand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towsand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Towsand families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Towsand's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Towsand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towsand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Towsand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Towsand. 43% of Towsand men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Towsand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Towsand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towsand 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Towsand. 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 80 military records available for the last name Towsand. For the veterans among your Towsand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towsand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Towsand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Towsand in 1963 was 66, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Towsand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towsand 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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