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Tonkay Family History

Tonkay 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: Conway, Monday, Tony, Trnka, Tokar, Donnay, Toney, Tonks, Tonkin

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Where is the Tonkay family from?

You can see how Tonkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonkay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tonkay family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonkay's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tonkay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonkay 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 39 census records available for the last name Tonkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tonkay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tonkay. For the veterans among your Tonkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Tonkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tonkay in 1976 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonkay 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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