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Tona Family History

Tona Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Tona a short form of Antona a variant of Antonia. Compare La Tona.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tona family from?

You can see how Tona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tona families living in Cheshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tona's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tona families in 1891.
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What did your Tona ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tona. 100% of Tona women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tona 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Tona. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tona. For the veterans among your Tona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tona lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tona in 1966 was 78, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tona 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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