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Tonts Family History

Tonts 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: Monts, Tonks, Tonti, Yonts, Honts, Tong, Jonas, Conte, Toles, Tone

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Where is the Tonts family from?

You can see how Tonts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tonts family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonts families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Tonts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonts 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tonts. 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 Tonts. For the veterans among your Tonts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonts lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Tonts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tonts in 1973 was 69, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonts 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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