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Thonger Family History

Thonger Surname Meaning

From an agent derivative of Middle English thong(e) ‘thong’ (Old English þwang), denoting a strip of leather used for tying or fastening something.

For someone who made or sold thongs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thonger family from?

You can see how Thonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thonger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Thonger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thonger families in 1911.
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What did your Thonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thonger. 59% of Thonger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Private Means
    30%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Thonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Thonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonger 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Thonger. 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 70 military records available for the last name Thonger. For the veterans among your Thonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonger lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Thonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Thonger in 1982 was 86, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thonger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonger 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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