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Tonns Family History

Tonns 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: Tonn, Tonks, Towns, Tonne, Tong, Jonas, Toles, Tone, Torno, Tann

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Where is the Tonns family from?

You can see how Tonns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tonns families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tonns family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonns 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 Tonns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonns. 50% of Tonns men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Tonns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonns 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Tonns. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tonns. For the veterans among your Tonns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonns lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Tonns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tonns in 1966 was 64, and 58 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonns 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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