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Tonsa Family History

Tonsa 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, Rosa, Posa, Tone, Toda, Toma, Fonda, Konda, Kosa, Monda

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Where is the Tonsa family from?

You can see how Tonsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonsa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tonsa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonsa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tonsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonsa 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 Tonsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonsa. 100% of Tonsa men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

What Tonsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Tonsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsa 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tonsa. 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 32 military records available for the last name Tonsa. For the veterans among your Tonsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonsa lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Tonsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tonsa in 1990 was 77, and 51 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonsa 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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