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Tonaka Family History

Tonaka 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: Tanaka, Nonaka, Toyama, Tomala, Jonak, Trnka, Onaga, Tabaka, Tonks

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Where is the Tonaka family from?

You can see how Tonaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tonaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tonaka families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tonaka's in USA. California had the highest population of Tonaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonaka 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 169 census records available for the last name Tonaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonaka 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Tonaka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tonaka. For the veterans among your Tonaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonaka lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonaka 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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