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Toness Family History

Toness 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: Boness, Ness, Toles, Tone, Mones, Fones, Jones, Urness, Lyness

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Where is the Toness family from?

You can see how Toness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toness family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toness's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Toness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toness 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 49 census records available for the last name Toness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toness 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Toness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Toness. For the veterans among your Toness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Toness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Toness in 1968 was 66, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toness 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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