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Thonett Family History

Thonett 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: Hodnett, Amonett, Thone, Howett, Thometz, Monett, Hone, Rowett, Tone

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Where is the Thonett family from?

You can see how Thonett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thonett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Thonett families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Thonett families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Thonett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thonett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thonett. For the veterans among your Thonett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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