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Thonne Family History

Thonne 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: Thorne, Thone, Thoene, Tonne, Hone, Thorn, Tone, Thune, Thorner

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Where is the Thonne family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Thonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonne 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Thonne. 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 18 military records available for the last name Thonne. For the veterans among your Thonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Thonne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thonne in 1958 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonne 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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