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Towlen Family History

Towlen 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: Tolen, Bowlen, Nowlen, Towle, Dowlen, Towles, Towler, Bowden, Cowley

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Where is the Towlen family from?

You can see how Towlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Towlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Towlen families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Towlen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Towlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Towlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Towlen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Freight Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Towlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towlen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Towlen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Towlen. For the veterans among your Towlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Towlen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Towlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Towlen in 1969 was 86, and 46 in 2001.

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