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Towsky Family History

Towsky 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: Trosky, Wolsky, Towse, Towey, Polsky, Rowsey, Kofsky, Kolsky, Towsley

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Where is the Towsky family from?

You can see how Towsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Towsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Towsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Towsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towsky 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 102 census records available for the last name Towsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towsky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Towsky. 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 29 military records available for the last name Towsky. For the veterans among your Towsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Towsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Towsky in 1966 was 60, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towsky 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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