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Tonsing Family History

Tonsing 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: Toensing, Ronning, Rosing, Lansing, Mossing, Rensing, Topping

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Where is the Tonsing family from?

You can see how Tonsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonsing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonsing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tonsing families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tonsing's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tonsing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonsing 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 Tonsing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonsing. 60% of Tonsing men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Tonsing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tonsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsing 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Tonsing. 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 284 military records available for the last name Tonsing. For the veterans among your Tonsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonsing lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tonsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tonsing in 1958 was 51, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonsing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonsing 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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