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Toenjes Name Meaning

North German and Frisian: from a short form of the personal name Antonius (see Anthony).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Tonjes, Toennies, Tennis, Thinnes, Goeres, Thoennes, Toles, Torres

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Toenjes Family Origin

Where is the Toenjes family from?

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

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Toenjes Family Occupations

What did your Toenjes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Toenjes Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Toenjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toenjes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Toenjes. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Toenjes. For the veterans among your Toenjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Toenjes Life Expectancy

What is the average Toenjes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Toenjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Toenjes in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toenjes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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