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Toshney Family History

Toshney Surname Meaning

from Mac (an) tSasanaigh see McChesney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Toshney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toshney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Toshney families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Toshney families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toshney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Toshney families in 1851.
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There are 37 census records available for the last name Toshney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toshney 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

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There are 7 military records available for the last name Toshney. For the veterans among your Toshney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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