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Towsent Family History

Towsent 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: Towse, Townsend, Cowsert, Dowsett, Towson, Bowden, Olsen, Cowden

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Where is the Towsent family from?

You can see how Towsent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towsent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Towsent family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Towsent's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Towsent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towsent 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 14 census records available for the last name Towsent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towsent 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Towsent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Towsent. For the veterans among your Towsent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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