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Thoni Family History

Thoni 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: Thon, Thong, Toni, Thone, Tong, Hong, Chon, Chong, Thor, Zhong

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Where is the Thoni family from?

You can see how Thoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoni family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thoni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Thoni families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoni's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Thoni families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoni 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 Thoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoni. 67% of Thoni men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Thoni women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoni were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Thoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Thoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoni 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Thoni. 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 299 military records available for the last name Thoni. For the veterans among your Thoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thoni in 1963 was 86, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thoni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoni 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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