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Tono Family History

Tono 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: Tong, Tone, Bono, Torno, Toro, Tino, Ono, Tano, Toto, Toso

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Where is the Tono family from?

You can see how Tono families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tono family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tono families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Tono families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tono's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tono families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tono 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 Tono ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tono. 72% of Tono men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tono women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tono family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Tono. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tono 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Tono. 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 83 military records available for the last name Tono. For the veterans among your Tono ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tono lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tono life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tono in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tono

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tono 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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