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Townse Family History

Townse Name 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: Towne, Towse, Towns, Townsel, Tone, Townley, Towner, Tonge, Townsend

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Where is the Townse family from?

You can see how Townse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Townse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Townse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Townse families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Townse's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Townse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Townse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Townse ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Townse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Townse 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Townse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Townse. For the veterans among your Townse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Townse lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Townse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Townse in 1977 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

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