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Tonnson Family History

Tonnson 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: Townson, Tronson, Johnson, Tonnesen, Monson, Tunison, Connon, Bonson

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Where is the Tonnson family from?

You can see how Tonnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tonnson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tonnson family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonnson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tonnson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Tonnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tonnson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tonnson. For the veterans among your Tonnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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