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Toenjes Family History

Toenjes Surname Meaning

North German East Frisian and North Frisian (Tönjes): see Tonjes.

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


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Where is the Toenjes family from?

You can see how Toenjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toenjes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Toenjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Toenjes families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Toenjes's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Toenjes families in 1891.
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What did your Toenjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toenjes. 40% of Toenjes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Toenjes women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Architect
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Toenjes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Toenjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toenjes 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Toenjes. 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 161 military records available for the last name Toenjes. For the veterans among your Toenjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toenjes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Toenjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Toenjes in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toenjes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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