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Tonjes Family History

Tonjes Name Meaning

North German East Frisian and North Frisian (Tönjes): patronymic from a shortened pet form of the personal name Antonius (see Anthony ). The surname Tönjes is very rare in North Frisia. Compare Toenjes .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Toenjes, Tonge, Toney, Tonks, Tomes, Jones, Montes, Toner, Torres

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Where is the Tonjes family from?

You can see how Tonjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonjes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tonjes families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonjes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tonjes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tonjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and General Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonjes. 32% of Tonjes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tonjes women worked as a General Office Work. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tonjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonjes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tonjes. 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 365 military records available for the last name Tonjes. For the veterans among your Tonjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonjes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tonjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tonjes in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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