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Tonner Family History

Tonner Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Toner. South German: variant of Tanner

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


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Where is the Tonner family from?

You can see how Tonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Tonner families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Tonner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tonner families in 1911.
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What did your Tonner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farm Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tonner. 20% of Tonner men worked as a Farm Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Tonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tonner. 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 Tonner. For the veterans among your Tonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tonner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tonner in 1955 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonner 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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