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Tonrey Family History

Tonrey 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: Toney, Torrey, Conrey, Torre, Torney, Tone, Torres, Toren, Townley

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Where is the Tonrey family from?

You can see how Tonrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tonrey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tonrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tonrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonrey. 50% of Tonrey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tonrey women worked as a Waitress. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Tonrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonrey 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Tonrey. 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 64 military records available for the last name Tonrey. For the veterans among your Tonrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonrey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Tonrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tonrey in 1958 was 56, and 79 in 2000.

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