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Thonet Family History

Thonet 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: Thone, Hone, Tone, Thune, Thorner, Thoen, Honey, Thore, Thon, Rhone

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Where is the Thonet family from?

You can see how Thonet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thonet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Thonet families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thonet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thonet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thonet 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 Thonet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thonet. 100% of Thonet men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Thonet women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Thonet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Thonet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonet 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Thonet. 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 84 military records available for the last name Thonet. For the veterans among your Thonet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Thonet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thonet in 1966 was 85, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonet 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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