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Tonsall Family History

Tonsall 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: Bonsall, Tindall, Tunstall, Bonsell, Tansill, Tyndall, Townsell

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Where is the Tonsall family from?

You can see how Tonsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonsall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonsall family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tonsall's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Tonsall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonsall 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 48 census records available for the last name Tonsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tonsall. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tonsall. For the veterans among your Tonsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonsall lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tonsall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tonsall in 1977 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonsall 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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