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Thonning Family History

Thonning 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: Horning, Henning, Ronning, Hanning, Lonning, Chowning, Channing

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Where is the Thonning family from?

You can see how Thonning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Thonning families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Thonning's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thonning families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Thonning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonning 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Thonning. 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 19 military records available for the last name Thonning. For the veterans among your Thonning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonning lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Thonning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thonning in 1971 was 82, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonning 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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