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Tonnsen Family History

Tonnsen 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, Sonnen, Tannen, Townsend, Tonnessen, Johnsen, Tonner

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Where is the Tonnsen family from?

You can see how Tonnsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tonnsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tonnsen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonnsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tonnsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonnsen 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 109 census records available for the last name Tonnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnsen 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tonnsen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Tonnsen. For the veterans among your Tonnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tonnsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Tonnsen in 1962 was 92, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnsen 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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