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Towsley Family History

Towsley Name 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


Similar surnames: Townley, Sousley, Ousley, Howley, Osley, Horsley, Bosley, Tinsley

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Where is the Towsley family from?

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 1840 there were 26 Towsley families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Towsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Towsley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Towsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Towsley. 21% of Towsley men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Towsley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Towsley were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

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 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 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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