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Tonnahill Family History

Tonnahill Surname 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: Tannahill, Tannehill, Stonehill, Thornhill, Tohill, Tuthill, Tindall

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Where is the Tonnahill family from?

You can see how Tonnahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnahill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Tonnahill families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tonnahill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnahill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tonnahill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Tonnahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnahill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tonnahill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Tonnahill. For the veterans among your Tonnahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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