Tonti Family History

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Tonti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic from Tonto, a nickname meaning ‘stupid’, ‘silly’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Tinti, Torti, Tosti, Toti, Conti, Toni, Fonti, Tani, Botti, Tocci

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Tonti Family Origin

Where is the Tonti family from?

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You can see how Tonti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonti family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tonti families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tonti families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonti's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tonti families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Tonti Family Occupations

What did your Tonti ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the CA named Tonti. 50% of Tonti men worked as a Journalier

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Marchant
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Tonti Historical Records

What Tonti family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 798 census records available for the last name Tonti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonti census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 440 immigration records available for the last name Tonti. 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 Card

There are 238 military records available for the last name Tonti. For the veterans among your Tonti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tonti Life Expectancy

What is the average Tonti lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Tonti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tonti in 1955 was 41, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonti 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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