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Tonelson Family History

Tonelson 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: Donelson, Nelson, Torkelson, Fogelson, Toulson, Tolson, Cornelson

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Where is the Tonelson family from?

You can see how Tonelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tonelson families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonelson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tonelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonelson 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 Tonelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonelson. 43% of Tonelson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Tonelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Tonelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonelson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tonelson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tonelson. For the veterans among your Tonelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tonelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tonelson in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonelson 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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