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Tonagh Family History

Tonagh 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: Tong, Tough, Tonge, Onaga, Ponath, Donath, Tokash, Totah, Donaghy

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Where is the Tonagh family from?

You can see how Tonagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonagh family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Tonagh families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Tonagh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonagh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tonagh families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Tonagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonagh 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tonagh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tonagh. For the veterans among your Tonagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonagh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonagh 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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