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Toennies Family History

Toennies Surname Meaning

North German East Frisian and North Frisian (Tönnies): see Tonnies.

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


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Where is the Toennies family from?

You can see how Toennies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toennies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toennies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Toennies families living in Maryland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Toennies's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Toennies families in 1880.
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What did your Toennies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toennies. 44% of Toennies men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Toennies women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toennies were Helper and Waitress.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    75%
  • Stengrapher
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toennies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toennies 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Toennies. 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 166 military records available for the last name Toennies. For the veterans among your Toennies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toennies lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Toennies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Toennies in 1959 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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