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Thonis Family History

Thonis Name 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: Thomas, Thanos, Honig, Thon, Tennis, Donis, Hons, Thornes, Chronis

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Where is the Thonis family from?

You can see how Thonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thonis family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thonis's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Thonis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thonis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thonis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Thonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonis 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Thonis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Thonis. For the veterans among your Thonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Thonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thonis in 1970 was 82, and 73 in 2002.

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