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Tondevold Family History

Tondevold 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: Sondrol, Gronewold, Devol, Rodewald, Godbold, Tenold, Brandvold

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Where is the Tondevold family from?

You can see how Tondevold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tondevold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tondevold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tondevold families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tondevold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tondevold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Tondevold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tondevold 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Tondevold. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tondevold. For the veterans among your Tondevold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tondevold lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1995, in the United States, Tondevold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tondevold in 1959 was 53, and 60 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tondevold 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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