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Tonguin Family History

Tonguin 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: Longtin, Holguin, Olguin, O'guin, Longino, Longden, Sonkin, Angwin

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Where is the Tonguin family from?

You can see how Tonguin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonguin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tonguin family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonguin's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tonguin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonguin 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 16 census records available for the last name Tonguin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonguin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tonguin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tonguin. For the veterans among your Tonguin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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