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Tonon Family History

Tonon 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: Tobon, Tonn, Lonon, Toon, Tong, London, Noon, Tone, Tronson, Bono

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Where is the Tonon family from?

You can see how Tonon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tonon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tonon families living in Cumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tonon's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Tonon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonon 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 Tonon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hand Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonon. 45% of Tonon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tonon women worked as a Hand Work.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Work
    100%

What Tonon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Tonon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonon 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Tonon. 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 217 military records available for the last name Tonon. For the veterans among your Tonon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tonon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tonon in 1958 was 51, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonon 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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