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Tonhey Family History

Tonhey 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: Toohey, Toney, Touhey, Torney, Tone, Townley, Onley, Tenley, Tansey

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Where is the Tonhey family from?

You can see how Tonhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonhey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Tonhey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tonhey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tonhey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonhey 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 253 census records available for the last name Tonhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonhey 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 Tonhey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tonhey. For the veterans among your Tonhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonhey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonhey

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