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Thoinson Family History

Thoinson 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: Tronson, Thornton, Thompson, Thomason, Thronson, Thorson, Thoreson

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Where is the Thoinson family from?

You can see how Thoinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoinson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Thoinson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoinson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Thoinson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Thoinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoinson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thoinson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Thoinson. For the veterans among your Thoinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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