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Tonty Family History

Tonty 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: Monty, Tony, Toney, Tonti, Totty, Tong, Torney, Conte, Tone, Mont

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Where is the Tonty family from?

You can see how Tonty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tonty family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonty's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tonty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonty 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 114 census records available for the last name Tonty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonty 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tonty. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tonty. For the veterans among your Tonty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonty lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Tonty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tonty in 1978 was 65, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonty 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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