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Thownton Family History

Thownton 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: Thornton, Thorton, Downton, Townson, Howton, Hinton, Holton, Hunton

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Where is the Thownton family from?

You can see how Thownton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thownton family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thownton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thownton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Thownton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Thownton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thownton 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 Thownton. 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 Thownton. For the veterans among your Thownton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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