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Toenyes Family History

Toenyes 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: Toenjes, Tornes, Tonjes, Toennies, Thoennes, Hoenes, Doenges, Townes

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Where is the Toenyes family from?

You can see how Toenyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toenyes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Toenyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Toenyes families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Toenyes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Toenyes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toenyes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toenyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toenyes. 100% of Toenyes women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Toenyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toenyes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Toenyes. 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 28 military records available for the last name Toenyes. For the veterans among your Toenyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toenyes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Toenyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toenyes in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 1993.

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