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Tonnisen Family History

Tonnisen 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: Tonnesen, Tonnessen, Tennison, Hanninen, Sonnen, Tannen, Kinnison

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Where is the Tonnisen family from?

You can see how Tonnisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonnisen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnisen's in USA. California had the highest population of Tonnisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonnisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tonnisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnisen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tonnisen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tonnisen. For the veterans among your Tonnisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnisen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Tonnisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tonnisen in 1988 was 79, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnisen 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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