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Tonyan Family History

Tonyan 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: Bunyan, Honan, Toran, Toman, Todman, Tony, Konya, Donnan, Troyan

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Where is the Tonyan family from?

You can see how Tonyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tonyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Tonyan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonyan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tonyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonyan 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 Tonyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonyan. 50% of Tonyan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tonyan women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Tonyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Tonyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonyan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tonyan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tonyan. For the veterans among your Tonyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonyan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tonyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tonyan in 1963 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonyan 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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