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Tonnin Family History

Tonnin 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: Monnin, Bonnin, Tonkin, Tinnin, Ronning, Tobin, Sonnen, Tannen

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Where is the Tonnin family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Tonnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnin 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 Tonnin. 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 Tonnin. For the veterans among your Tonnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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