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Tonnar Family History

Tonnar Surname Meaning

from Ó Tomhrair; see Toner.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tonnar family from?

You can see how Tonnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tonnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tonnar families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnar's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Tonnar families in 1891.
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What did your Tonnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonnar. 43% of Tonnar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tonnar women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Tonnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnar 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Tonnar. 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 92 military records available for the last name Tonnar. For the veterans among your Tonnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tonnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tonnar in 1967 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnar 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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