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Tonelle Family History

Tonelle 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: Toelle, Tonelli, Koelle, Torell, Torello, Teselle, Bonello, Nelle

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Where is the Tonelle family from?

You can see how Tonelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tonelle families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonelle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tonelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonelle 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 41 census records available for the last name Tonelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonelle 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tonelle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tonelle. For the veterans among your Tonelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Tonelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tonelle in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonelle 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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