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Tonich Family History

Tonich 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: Tomich, Polich, Stanich, Rodich, Monica, Rozich, Rosich, Bobich

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Where is the Tonich family from?

You can see how Tonich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tonich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tonich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tonich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tonich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonich. 100% of Tonich men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Tonich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Tonich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tonich. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tonich. For the veterans among your Tonich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tonich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tonich in 1964 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonich 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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