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Tonnensen Family History

Tonnensen 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: Tonnesen, Tonnessen, Tennessen, Tollefsen, Morgensen, Jorgensen

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Where is the Tonnensen family from?

You can see how Tonnensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tonnensen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnensen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tonnensen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Tonnensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnensen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tonnensen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tonnensen. For the veterans among your Tonnensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnensen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Tonnensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tonnensen in 1965 was 89, and 87 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnensen 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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