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Tonguay Family History

Tonguay 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: Tanguay, Longway, Tongue, Tong, Conway, Tingley, Monday, Tougas, Tony

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Where is the Tonguay family from?

You can see how Tonguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonguay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonguay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tonguay families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tonguay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tonguay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonguay 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 Tonguay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Tonguay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonguay 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 Tonguay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tonguay. For the veterans among your Tonguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonguay lifespan?

Average Tonguay life expectancy in 1973 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonguay 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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