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Tonisson Family History

Tonisson 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: Soisson, Poisson, Tunison, Jonasson, Tobiason, Jonsson, Tonkinson

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Where is the Tonisson family from?

You can see how Tonisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonisson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonisson family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonisson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tonisson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonisson 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 83 census records available for the last name Tonisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonisson 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Tonisson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tonisson. For the veterans among your Tonisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonisson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Tonisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tonisson in 1972 was 68, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonisson 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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