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Tonnas Family History

Tonnas 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: Jonas, Tobias, Tougas, Tennis, Donnan, Tronnes, Donna, Tornes, Tonn

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Where is the Tonnas family from?

You can see how Tonnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonnas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tonnas family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tonnas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Tonnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tonnas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tonnas. For the veterans among your Tonnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnas lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Tonnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tonnas in 1986 was 72, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnas 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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