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Toenges Family History

Toenges 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: Toenjes, Doenges, Menges, Tonge, Tornes, Tonjes, Toennies, Thoennes

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Where is the Toenges family from?

You can see how Toenges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toenges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toenges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Toenges families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Toenges's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Toenges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toenges 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 Toenges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toenges. 44% of Toenges men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Toenges women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toenges were Printer and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • General
    14%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Printer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Toenges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Toenges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toenges 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Toenges. 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 126 military records available for the last name Toenges. For the veterans among your Toenges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toenges lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Toenges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Toenges in 1965 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toenges 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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