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Tonar Family History

Tonar 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: Bonar, Tolar, Tobar, Tokar, Toner, Tovar, Tong, Jonas, Donat, Omar

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Where is the Tonar family from?

You can see how Tonar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tonar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tonar families living in Northumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tonar's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tonar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tonar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonar. 100% of Tonar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tonar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Tonar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonar 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Tonar. 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 137 military records available for the last name Tonar. For the veterans among your Tonar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tonar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tonar in 1967 was 85, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonar 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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