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Tonnett Family History

Tonnett 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: Monnett, Connett, Bonnett, Bonnet, Bennett, Tollett, Dunnett, Hodnett

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Where is the Tonnett family from?

You can see how Tonnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tonnett families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Tonnett family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnett's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Tonnett families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Tonnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tonnett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tonnett. For the veterans among your Tonnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tonnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tonnett in 1968 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnett 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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