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Towrney Family History

Towrney 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: Torney, Downey, Dorney, Townley, Towne, Tawney, Corney, Horney

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Where is the Towrney family from?

You can see how Towrney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Towrney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Towrney family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Towrney's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Towrney families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Towrney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Towrney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Towrney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Towrney. For the veterans among your Towrney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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