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Tonlis Family History

Tonlis 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: Toles, Solis, Molis, Donais, Lollis, Tennis, Donis, Hollis, Tolin

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Where is the Tonlis family from?

You can see how Tonlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonlis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonlis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tonlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonlis 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 24 census records available for the last name Tonlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonlis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tonlis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tonlis. For the veterans among your Tonlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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