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Thonen Family History

Thonen 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: Thoen, Thoren, Tholen, Thomen, Thone, Ahonen, Hone, Thorn, Tone

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Where is the Thonen family from?

You can see how Thonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Thonen families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Thonen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thonen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thonen 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 Thonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thonen. 55% of Thonen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thonen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thonen were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonen 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Thonen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Thonen. For the veterans among your Thonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thonen in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonen 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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