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Tonogan Family History

Tonogan 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: Donovan, Tengan, Donegan, Coogan, Mongan, Donigan, Monohan, Doogan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonogan 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 Tonogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonogan. 100% of Tonogan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tonogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonogan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tonogan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tonogan. For the veterans among your Tonogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonogan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Tonogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tonogan in 1974 was 57, and 50 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonogan 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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