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Tokey Family History

Tokey Surname 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: Trokey, Tovey, Stokey, Towey, Lokey, Tomey, Toney, Gokey, Tobey, Okey

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Where is the Tokey family from?

You can see how Tokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tokey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tokey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tokey family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tokey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tokey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tokey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Tokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tokey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tokey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Tokey. For the veterans among your Tokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tokey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Tokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tokey in 1981 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tokey 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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