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Towana Family History

Towana 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: Toyama, Towne, Toran, Gowan, Toman, Solana, Tomala, Toland, Rowan

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Where is the Towana family from?

You can see how Towana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Towana family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Towana's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Towana families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Towana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towana 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Towana. 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 Towana. For the veterans among your Towana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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