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Tonglet Family History

Tonglet 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: Tingley, Tingler, Tingle, Tonge, Longley, Tengler, Tongue, Tong

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Where is the Tonglet family from?

You can see how Tonglet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonglet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonglet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tonglet family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonglet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tonglet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonglet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1920
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Tonglet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonglet 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tonglet. 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 55 military records available for the last name Tonglet. For the veterans among your Tonglet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonglet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Tonglet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tonglet in 1972 was 82, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonglet 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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