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Tonsgard Family History

Tonsgard 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: Bongard, Tankard, Wingard, Onstad, Bossard, Gossard, Conard, Connard

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Where is the Tonsgard family from?

You can see how Tonsgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonsgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonsgard family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonsgard's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Tonsgard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Tonsgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsgard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tonsgard. 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 Tonsgard. For the veterans among your Tonsgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonsgard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Tonsgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tonsgard in 1975 was 94, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonsgard 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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