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Tonguet Family History

Tonguet 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: Tongue, Tonge, Yongue, Tingue, Tong, Tingley, Tone, Bonnet, Longden

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Where is the Tonguet family from?

You can see how Tonguet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonguet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonguet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Tonguet families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tonguet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tonguet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonguet 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 Tonguet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonguet. 100% of Tonguet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tonguet women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Tonguet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Tonguet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonguet 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tonguet. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tonguet. For the veterans among your Tonguet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonguet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Tonguet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tonguet in 1964 was 79, and 57 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonguet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonguet 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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