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Tonahill Family History

Tonahill 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: Stonehill, Tannahill, Tohill, Tuthill, Coghill, Scahill, Thill

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Where is the Tonahill family from?

You can see how Tonahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonahill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tonahill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonahill family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tonahill's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Tonahill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonahill 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 Tonahill ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Tonahill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Tonahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonahill 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 Tonahill. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tonahill. For the veterans among your Tonahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonahill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tonahill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tonahill in 1964 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonahill 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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