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Towonen Family History

Towonen 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: Tolonen, Towne, Towner, Toivonen, Downen, Moonen, Townzen, Toone

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Where is the Towonen family from?

You can see how Towonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Towonen families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Towonen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Towonen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Towonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towonen 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Towonen. 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 Towonen. For the veterans among your Towonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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