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Tonry Family History

Tonry 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: Tony, Torry, Toney, Towry, Conry, Tong, Henry, Torre, Terry, Torney

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Where is the Tonry family from?

You can see how Tonry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tonry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Tonry families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tonry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonry 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 Tonry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonry. 100% of Tonry 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Tonry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonry 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Tonry. 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 327 military records available for the last name Tonry. For the veterans among your Tonry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tonry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tonry in 1958 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonry 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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