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Tonnissen Family History

Tonnissen 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: Tonnessen, Tennessen, Tonnesen, Teunissen, Nissen, Von Essen, Thissen

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Where is the Tonnissen family from?

You can see how Tonnissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnissen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tonnissen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnissen's in USA. California had the highest population of Tonnissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonnissen 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 53 census records available for the last name Tonnissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnissen 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Tonnissen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tonnissen. For the veterans among your Tonnissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnissen lifespan?

Average Tonnissen life expectancy in 1972 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnissen 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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