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Tonney Family History

Tonney 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: Torney, Bonney, Tunney, Tinney, Tanney, Tonner, Tenney, Toney, Tonne

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Where is the Tonney family from?

You can see how Tonney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tonney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonney 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 did your Tonney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonney. 20% of Tonney men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Tonney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tonney were Salesman and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Tonney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tonney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonney 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Tonney. 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 147 military records available for the last name Tonney. For the veterans among your Tonney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Tonney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tonney in 1957 was 76, and 99 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonney 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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