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Tonaham Family History

Tonaham 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: Monahan, Bonham, Topham, Stoneham, Tinkham, Conahan, Donham, Abraham

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Where is the Tonaham family from?

You can see how Tonaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonaham family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tonaham family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonaham's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tonaham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonaham 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 1 census records available for the last name Tonaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonaham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tonaham. 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 Tonaham. For the veterans among your Tonaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonaham

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