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Tonas Family History

Tonas 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: Jonas, Tomas, Tonks, Lonas, Tong, Donat, Thomas, Toles, Tone, Minas

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Where is the Tonas family from?

You can see how Tonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tonas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tonas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonas 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 Tonas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonas. 34% of Tonas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Tonas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Tonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonas 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Tonas. 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 73 military records available for the last name Tonas. For the veterans among your Tonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tonas in 1963 was 76, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonas 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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