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Toneson Family History

Toneson 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: Tronson, Arneson, Oveson, Teson, Okeson, Tonnesen, Tolleson, Monson

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Where is the Toneson family from?

You can see how Toneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toneson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Toneson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Toneson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toneson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Toneson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Toneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toneson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Toneson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Toneson. For the veterans among your Toneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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