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Tonkelson Family History

Tonkelson 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: Torkelson, Tonkinson, Thorkelson, Donelson, Nelson, Kelson, Engelson

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Where is the Tonkelson family from?

You can see how Tonkelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonkelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tonkelson families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tonkelson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tonkelson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Tonkelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkelson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tonkelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tonkelson. For the veterans among your Tonkelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Tonkelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tonkelson in 1966 was 75, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonkelson 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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