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Tonnersen Family History

Tonnersen 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: Tonnesen, Tonnessen, Tennessen, Torgersen, Converse, Gunnerson

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Where is the Tonnersen family from?

You can see how Tonnersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnersen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Tonnersen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Tonnersen family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonnersen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Tonnersen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Tonnersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnersen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tonnersen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tonnersen. For the veterans among your Tonnersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnersen lifespan?

Average Tonnersen life expectancy in 1969 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonnersen 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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