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Toensjost Family History

Toensjost 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, Onstott, Tietsort, Toensing, Tornquist, Tonjes, Toennies

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Where is the Toensjost family from?

You can see how Toensjost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toensjost family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Toensjost families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Toensjost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Toensjost families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Toensjost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toensjost 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Toensjost. 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 Toensjost. For the veterans among your Toensjost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toensjost lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Toensjost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Toensjost in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toensjost 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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