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Towsley Family History

Towsley Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. Compare Tousley and Towslee.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Towsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Towsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Towsley families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Towsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Towsley families in 1911.
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There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Towsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towsley 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Towsley. 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 Towsley. For the veterans among your Towsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towsley lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Towsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Towsley in 1949 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towsley 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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