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Tontana Family History

Tontana 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: Fontana, Montana, Montano, Montagna, Fontan, Santana, Toutant

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Where is the Tontana family from?

You can see how Tontana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tontana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tontana families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Tontana family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tontana's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Tontana families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Tontana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tontana 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tontana. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tontana. For the veterans among your Tontana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tontana lifespan?

Average Tontana life expectancy in 1965 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tontana 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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