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Tonnemaker Family History

Tonnemaker 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: Nonemaker, Pannebaker, Wannamaker, Moneymaker, Pennebaker, Nunemaker

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Where is the Tonnemaker family from?

You can see how Tonnemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonnemaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tonnemaker families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tonnemaker's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Tonnemaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonnemaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tonnemaker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Tonnemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonnemaker 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tonnemaker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tonnemaker. For the veterans among your Tonnemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonnemaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tonnemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tonnemaker in 1962 was 88, and 80 in 2003.

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