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Tonz Family History

Tonz 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: Tong, Tone, Tony, Tonn, Konz, Toni, Ton, Song, Rong, Kong

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Where is the Tonz family from?

You can see how Tonz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tonz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonz 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 Tonz ancestors do for a living?

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

What Tonz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Tonz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonz 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Tonz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tonz. For the veterans among your Tonz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Tonz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tonz in 1966 was 70, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonz 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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