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Tonnehill Family History

Tonnehill 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: Tannehill, Stonehill, Bonneville, Bonnell, O'neill, Connell

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Where is the Tonnehill family from?

You can see how Tonnehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnehill family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Tonnehill families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tonnehill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tonnehill families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tonnehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnehill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tonnehill. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tonnehill. For the veterans among your Tonnehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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