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Tonget Family History

Tonget 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: Tonge, Tong, Tone, Bonnet, Monge, Tanger, Longe, Fonger, Monet

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Where is the Tonget family from?

You can see how Tonget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonget family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tonget families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tonget's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tonget families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonget 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 76 census records available for the last name Tonget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonget 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 Tonget. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tonget. For the veterans among your Tonget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonget lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Tonget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tonget in 1969 was 74, and 91 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonget 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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