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Tonta Family History

Tonta 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: Bonta, Tonti, Tota, Tong, Conte, Cotta, Rota, Tone, Ranta, Toda

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Where is the Tonta family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonta 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 Tonta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonta. 100% of Tonta men worked as a Tailor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Tonta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonta 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Tonta. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tonta. For the veterans among your Tonta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonta lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonta

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