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Tonker Family History

Tonker 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: Jonker, Tinker, Donker, Toner, Tonner, Tooker, Yonker, Tucker, Anker

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Where is the Tonker family from?

You can see how Tonker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tonker families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonker's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Tonker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tonker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonker. 100% of Tonker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tonker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Tonker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonker 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tonker. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tonker. For the veterans among your Tonker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Tonker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tonker in 1966 was 80, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonker 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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