Origins of the Townson surname
About the Townsons
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Interesting facts about Townson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Townson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1571.
What are the most common Townson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Townsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Townsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
114
Dressmaker
72
Widow
37
Weaver Cotton
34
Domestic Servant
33
Common male occupations for Townsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
87
Yeoman
78
Joiner
74
Farmer
61
Husbandman
49
