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Thonnessen Family History

Thonnessen 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: Tonnessen, Tennessen, Tonnesen, Von Essen, Thiessen, Thomassen

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Where is the Thonnessen family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Thonnessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonnessen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Thonnessen. 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 71 military records available for the last name Thonnessen. For the veterans among your Thonnessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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