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Towell Family History

Towell Name Meaning

English (Devon and East Midlands):: variant of Attwell from late Middle English atte well ‘at the well or spring’ with loss of the first vowel in atte instead of the second. The remaining /tə/ is then understood as to and spelled accordingly. variant of Towle .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dowell, Tyrell, Nowell, Vowell, Bowell, Jowell, Rowell, Lowell

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Where is the Towell family from?

You can see how Towell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Towell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Towell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Towell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Towell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Towell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Towell. 28% of Towell men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Towell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Towell were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Towell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Towell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Towell. For the veterans among your Towell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Towell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Towell in 1952 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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