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Tohn Family History

Tohn 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: John, Hohn, Bohn, Rohn, Mohn, Lohn, Sohn, Toh, Kohn, Tonn

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Where is the Tohn family from?

You can see how Tohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Tohn family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tohn's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Tohn families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tohn 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 Tohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knife Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tohn. 100% of Tohn men worked as a Knife Grinder.

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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

  • Knife Grinder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Tohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohn 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Tohn. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tohn. For the veterans among your Tohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Tohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tohn in 1967 was 68, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohn 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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