Origins of the Townsen surname
About the Townsens
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Interesting facts about Townsen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Townsens most likely to marry?
Townsend Or Townsen Or Townzends
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What are the most common Townsen first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Townsens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Townsens in 1921
Twister
2
Annuatant
1
Blindmaker
1
Charwoman
1
Cook
1
Commmon male occupations for Townsens in 1921
Gunmaker
2
Master
2
Railway Labourer
2
Shipwright
2
Able Seaman
1
