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Tonda Family History

Tonda 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: Toda, Fonda, Konda, Monda, Ronda, Honda, Gonda, Tong, Bond, Boda

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Where is the Tonda family from?

You can see how Tonda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tonda family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonda 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 Tonda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonda. 34% of Tonda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tonda women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tonda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Tonda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonda 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Tonda. 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 104 military records available for the last name Tonda. For the veterans among your Tonda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonda lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tonda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tonda in 1955 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonda 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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