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Tonni Family History

Tonni 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: Tonn, Tonini, Toni, Tonti, Tonne, Tong, Tone, Tocci, Torno, Bondi

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Where is the Tonni family from?

You can see how Tonni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonni families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tonni family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonni 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 Tonni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonni. 100% of Tonni men worked as a Bus Boy.

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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

  • Bus Boy
    100%

What Tonni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Tonni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonni 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Tonni. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tonni. For the veterans among your Tonni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonni lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Tonni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tonni in 1980 was 60, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonni 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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