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Tonely Family History

Tonely 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: Toney, Conely, Torney, Lovely, Tone, Topel, Coney, Honey, Money

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Where is the Tonely family from?

You can see how Tonely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tonely family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonely's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tonely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonely 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 55 census records available for the last name Tonely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonely 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tonely. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tonely. For the veterans among your Tonely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonely lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Tonely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tonely in 1971 was 46, and 62 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonely 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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