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Towt Family History

Towt 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: Toft, Tout, Tow, Toot, Town, Todt, Towe, Tong, Ott, Low

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Where is the Towt family from?

You can see how Towt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Towt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Towt families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Towt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Towt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towt 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 Towt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Towt. 100% of Towt men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Towt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towt 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Towt. 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 206 military records available for the last name Towt. For the veterans among your Towt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Towt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Towt in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Towt 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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