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Toneff Family History

Toneff 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: Tone, Neff, Toner, Toney, Mcneff, Tong, Stone, Toledo, Torney, Hone

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Where is the Toneff family from?

You can see how Toneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Toneff families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Toneff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Toneff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toneff 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 Toneff ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Toneff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Toneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toneff 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Toneff. 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 Toneff. For the veterans among your Toneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toneff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Toneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Toneff in 1964 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toneff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toneff 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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