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Tongean Family History

Tongean 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: Tangeman, Tengan, Tonge, Tangen, Tingen, Mongan, Mongeon, Mongeau

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Where is the Tongean family from?

You can see how Tongean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tongean family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tongean families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tongean families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tongean's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Tongean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tongean 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 15 census records available for the last name Tongean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongean 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 Tongean. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tongean. For the veterans among your Tongean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tongean 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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