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Tonder Family History

Tonder 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: Tinder, Onder, Toder, Toner, Ponder, Fonder, Conder, Tonner, Gonder

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Where is the Tonder family from?

You can see how Tonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Tonder families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonder 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 Tonder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonder. 36% of Tonder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tonder women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonder 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Tonder. 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 384 military records available for the last name Tonder. For the veterans among your Tonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tonder in 1962 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonder 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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