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Tonna Family History

Tonna Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tonna family from?

You can see how Tonna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tonna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tonna families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tonna's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Tonna families in 1891.
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What did your Tonna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Und D Du was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonna. 100% of Tonna women worked as an Und D Du.

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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

  • Und D Du
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tonna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonna 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Tonna. 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 149 military records available for the last name Tonna. For the veterans among your Tonna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonna lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tonna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tonna in 1955 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonna 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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