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Tongret Family History

Tongret 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: Tonge, Morgret, Tondre, Tongue, Tong, Torre, Tingley, Tone, Bonnet

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Where is the Tongret family from?

You can see how Tongret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tongret family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tongret family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tongret's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tongret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tongret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tongret ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tongret ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Tongret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongret 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tongret. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tongret. For the veterans among your Tongret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongret lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tongret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tongret in 1967 was 35, and 62 in 2003.

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