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Thonason Family History

Thonason 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: Thomason, Tronson, Thompson, Thronson, Thomaston, Thorson, Thoreson

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Where is the Thonason family from?

You can see how Thonason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonason family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thonason families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thonason's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Thonason families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Thonason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonason 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thonason. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thonason. For the veterans among your Thonason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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