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Tonger Family History

Tonger 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: Tanger, Fonger, Tonge, Monger, Toner, Tonner, Songer, Conger, Tong

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Where is the Tonger family from?

You can see how Tonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Tonger families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonger's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tonger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonger 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 Tonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonger. 100% of Tonger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Tonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonger 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tonger. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tonger. For the veterans among your Tonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Tonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tonger in 1973 was 76, and 57 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonger 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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