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Tonish Family History

Tonish 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: Cornish, Dobish, Tosh, Onishi, Borish, Konishi, Tomich, Danish

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Where is the Tonish family from?

You can see how Tonish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tonish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Tonish families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonish's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tonish families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonish 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 99 census records available for the last name Tonish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tonish. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tonish. For the veterans among your Tonish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Tonish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tonish in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonish 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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