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Calvert Townley

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Personal Details

Given Name
Calvert
Surname
Townley

The Name Calvert

Origin
English
Meaning
A calf herder or one who tends to calves.
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The Townley Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from an English place name meaning 'town clearing' or 'settlement in a clearing'.
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