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Tontine Family History

Tontine 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: Conine, Fontaine, Montone, Montini, Totin, Tonini, Longtine, Tonti

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Where is the Tontine family from?

You can see how Tontine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tontine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tontine families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tontine family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tontine's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tontine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tontine 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 Tontine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tontine. 100% of Tontine women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Tontine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Tontine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tontine 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tontine. 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 Tontine. For the veterans among your Tontine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tontine lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Tontine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tontine in 1986 was 99, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tontine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tontine 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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