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Thonges Family History

Thonges 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: Thornes, Tonge, Tronnes, Thilges, Thinnes, Tonjes, Thong, Thone

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Where is the Thonges family from?

You can see how Thonges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thonges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Thonges families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thonges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Thonges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonges 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Thonges. 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 32 military records available for the last name Thonges. For the veterans among your Thonges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonges lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Thonges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thonges in 1970 was 73, and 57 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonges 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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