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Towston Family History

Towston 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: Towson, Royston, Colston, Rolston, Boston, Holston, Houston, Hogston

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Where is the Towston family from?

You can see how Towston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Towston families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Towston's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Towston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towston 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 31 census records available for the last name Towston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Towston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Towston. For the veterans among your Towston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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