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Tonning Family History

Tonning 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: Ronning, Lonning, Horning, Henning, Kanning, Dorning, Penning

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Where is the Tonning family from?

You can see how Tonning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tonning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Tonning families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Tonning's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tonning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tonning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonning. 72% of Tonning men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tonning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonning 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Tonning. 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 282 military records available for the last name Tonning. For the veterans among your Tonning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonning lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tonning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tonning in 1953 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonning 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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