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Tons Family History

Tons 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, Tony, Hons, Jons, Tonn, Mons, Fons, Pons, Toms

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Where is the Tons family from?

You can see how Tons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tons families living in Cornwall. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tons's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Tons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tons 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 Tons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tons. 100% of Tons men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Tons 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Tons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tons 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tons. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Tons. For the veterans among your Tons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tons in 1962 was 58, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tons 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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