This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Toennesen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Toennesen Family History

Toennesen 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: Tonnesen, Tennessen, Tonnessen, Tenneson, Toennies, Toenjes, Thoennes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Toennesen family from?

You can see how Toennesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toennesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toennesen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Toennesen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Toennesen's in USA. California had the highest population of Toennesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toennesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Toennesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Toennesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toennesen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Toennesen

Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Toennesen. 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.

View all Toennesen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Toennesen. For the veterans among your Toennesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Toennesen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Toennesen family history

Discover More

What is the average Toennesen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Toennesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Toennesen in 1969 was 84, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toennesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toennesen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Toennesen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial