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Tonsfeld Family History

Tonsfeld 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: Hosfeld, Binsfeld, Hossfeld, Mansfield, Stansfield, Bonfield

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Where is the Tonsfeld family from?

You can see how Tonsfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonsfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Tonsfeld families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonsfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tonsfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Tonsfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsfeld 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tonsfeld. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tonsfeld. For the veterans among your Tonsfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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