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Tonra Family History

Tonra Surname Meaning

from Ó Tomhnra a variant of Toner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Tonra family from?

You can see how Tonra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tonra families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonra's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tonra families in 1891.
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What did your Tonra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonra. 100% of Tonra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Tonra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonra 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Tonra. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tonra. For the veterans among your Tonra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tonra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tonra in 1956 was 53, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonra 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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