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Tonay Family History

Tonay 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: Tony, Toney, Tong, Jonas, Donat, Conway, Torney, Monday, Tone, Toda

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Where is the Tonay family from?

You can see how Tonay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Tonay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tonay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonay 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 Tonay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonay. 100% of Tonay 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
    100%

What Tonay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Tonay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonay 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tonay. 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 40 military records available for the last name Tonay. For the veterans among your Tonay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tonay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tonay in 1969 was 71, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonay 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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