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Tonsager Family History

Tonsager 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: Onsager, Sager, Trager, Nager, Tanger, Fonger, Bonser, Langager

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Where is the Tonsager family from?

You can see how Tonsager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonsager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tonsager families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tonsager's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tonsager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonsager 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 Tonsager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonsager. 42% of Tonsager men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tonsager women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tonsager were Farming and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Tonsager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Tonsager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsager 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Tonsager. 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 Tonsager. For the veterans among your Tonsager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonsager lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tonsager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tonsager in 1964 was 78, and 45 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonsager 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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