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Tongish Family History

Tongish 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: Tong, English, Longino, Anguish, Cornish, Dobish, Standish, Donais

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Where is the Tongish family from?

You can see how Tongish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tongish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tongish families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tongish's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tongish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tongish 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 Tongish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tongish. 60% of Tongish men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Yardman
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

What Tongish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Tongish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongish 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tongish. 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 217 military records available for the last name Tongish. For the veterans among your Tongish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tongish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tongish in 1956 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tongish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tongish 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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