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Tonova Family History

Tonova 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: Genova, Sonoda, Donovan, Nova, Canova, Tobola, Toyoda, Todora, Konopa

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Where is the Tonova family from?

You can see how Tonova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonova family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonova family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonova's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tonova families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonova surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tonova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonova 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tonova. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tonova. For the veterans among your Tonova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonova lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Tonova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tonova in 1978 was 79, and 59 in 1988.

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