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Tonth Family History

Tonth 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: Toth, Tonti, Tong, Conte, Roth, North, Booth, Tone, Mont, Worth

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Where is the Tonth family from?

You can see how Tonth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonth family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Tonth families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonth's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tonth families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonth 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 32 census records available for the last name Tonth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tonth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tonth. For the veterans among your Tonth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonth lifespan?

Average Tonth life expectancy in 2003 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonth 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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