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Tonsmann Family History

Tonsmann 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: Rossmann, Tinsman, Tessmann, Hansmann, Kossmann, Tolzmann, Osman

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

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonsmann. 100% of Tonsmann women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Tonsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsmann 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tonsmann. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tonsmann. For the veterans among your Tonsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonsmann

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