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Tony Name Meaning

Americanized form of any of various surnames ultimately derived from the Latin personal name Antonius (see Anthony ) for example Greek Antoniou and Italian Toni . French: from the personal name Tony a pet form of Antonin (from Latin Antoninus a derivative of Antonius; see Anthony ). English (southeastern; of Norman origin): variant of Toney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tong, Toy, Toni, Toney, Troy, Toro, Goy, Tone, Toby, Long

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Where is the Tony family from?

You can see how Tony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tony families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 37 Tony families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Tony's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tony families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tony ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tony. 37% of Tony men worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cook
    37%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Tony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tony 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tony. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Tony. For the veterans among your Tony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tony lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tony in 1954 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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