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Tonce Family History

Tonce 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: Ponce, Tone, Tonge, Toce, Gonce, Monce, Tonne, Yonce, Tong, Torre

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Where is the Tonce family from?

You can see how Tonce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonce family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tonce family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonce's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Tonce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonce 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 139 census records available for the last name Tonce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonce 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tonce. 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 64 military records available for the last name Tonce. For the veterans among your Tonce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonce lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Tonce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tonce in 1991 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonce 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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