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Tonet Family History

Tonet 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: Tone, Monet, Bonet, Toner, Gonet, Toney, Tong, Donat, Stone, Torney

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Where is the Tonet family from?

You can see how Tonet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tonet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tonet families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tonet's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Tonet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonet 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 Tonet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonet. 50% of Tonet men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Tonet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonet 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Tonet. 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 95 military records available for the last name Tonet. For the veterans among your Tonet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tonet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tonet in 1971 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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