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Tonai Family History

Tonai 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: Toni, Tonti, Tong, Jonas, Donat, Tone, Toda, Tocci, Bondi, Toma

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Where is the Tonai family from?

You can see how Tonai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tonai families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tonai's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tonai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonai 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 Tonai ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Tonai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Tonai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonai 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Tonai. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tonai. For the veterans among your Tonai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Tonai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tonai in 1972 was 81, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonai 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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