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Tonniges Family History

Tonniges 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: Toennies, Jenniges, Tennies, Monnig, Tennis, Tonnesen, Tonge, Tronnes

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Where is the Tonniges family from?

You can see how Tonniges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonniges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tonniges families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tonniges's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tonniges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonniges 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 Tonniges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonniges. 60% of Tonniges men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Tonniges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonniges 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Tonniges. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tonniges. For the veterans among your Tonniges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonniges lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tonniges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tonniges in 1962 was 51, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonniges 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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