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Tonary Family History

Tonary 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: Conary, Bonar, Tony, Conard, Trenary, Tolar, Tobar, Mondry, Conaty

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Where is the Tonary family from?

You can see how Tonary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tonary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tonary family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tonary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Tonary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonary 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tonary. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tonary. For the veterans among your Tonary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonary lifespan?

Average Tonary life expectancy in 1980 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonary 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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