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Tonlinson Family History

Tonlinson 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: Tonkinson, Tomlinson, Tomkinson, Rollinson, Tollison, Thomlinson

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Where is the Tonlinson family from?

You can see how Tonlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonlinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonlinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tonlinson families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonlinson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tonlinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonlinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tonlinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonlinson. 75% of Tonlinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    25%

What Tonlinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Tonlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonlinson 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Tonlinson. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tonlinson. For the veterans among your Tonlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonlinson lifespan?

Average Tonlinson life expectancy in 2000 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonlinson 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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