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Tonnis Family History

Tonnis 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: Tennis, Dennis, Annis, Donais, Kennis, Monnig, Donis, Tronnes, Monnin

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Where is the Tonnis family from?

You can see how Tonnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tonnis families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonnis's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Tonnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonnis 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 Tonnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonnis. 67% of Tonnis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tonnis women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Tonnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnis 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Tonnis. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tonnis. For the veterans among your Tonnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tonnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tonnis in 1962 was 81, and 18 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonnis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnis 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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