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Toennis Family History

Toennis 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: Tennis, Toennies, Dennis, Kennis, Ennis, Bennis, Toenjes, Hennis

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Where is the Toennis family from?

You can see how Toennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toennis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Toennis families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toennis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Toennis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toennis 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 Toennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toennis. 100% of Toennis 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 266 census records available for the last name Toennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toennis 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Toennis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Toennis. For the veterans among your Toennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toennis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Toennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Toennis in 1955 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toennis 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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