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Towther Family History

Towther 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: Lowther, Tower, Towner, Rother, Bowsher, Cowher, Lawther, Souther

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Where is the Towther family from?

You can see how Towther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towther family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Towther families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Towther families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Towther's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Towther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towther 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 69 census records available for the last name Towther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towther 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Towther. 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 Towther. For the veterans among your Towther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towther lifespan?

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