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Tonnage Family History

Tonnage 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: Tonge, Turnage, Tongate, Tonne, Tong, Tone, Sonntag, Tanabe, Tennant

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Where is the Tonnage family from?

You can see how Tonnage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnage family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonnage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tonnage families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tonnage's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tonnage families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonnage 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 67 census records available for the last name Tonnage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnage 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tonnage. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tonnage. For the veterans among your Tonnage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnage lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Tonnage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tonnage in 1988 was 79, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnage 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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