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Tonway Family History

Tonway 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: Conway, Monday, Rodway, Longway, Tony, Benway, Towey, Donnay, Holway

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Where is the Tonway family from?

You can see how Tonway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tonway families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Tonway family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonway's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tonway families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tonway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tonway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tonway. For the veterans among your Tonway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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