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Tonne Family History

Tonne Surname Meaning

German: variant of Tonn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tonne family from?

You can see how Tonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tonne families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tonne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonne 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 Tonne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonne. 37% of Tonne men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Tonne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tonne were Operator and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

What Tonne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonne 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Tonne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tonne. For the veterans among your Tonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tonne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tonne in 1951 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonne 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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