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Tonkins Family History

Tonkins Surname Meaning

variant of Tomkins where /m/ has developed to /ŋ/ before /k/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tonkins family from?

You can see how Tonkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Tonkins families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tonkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tonkins families in 1891.
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What did your Tonkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tonkins. 72% of Tonkins men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Tonkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tonkins were Police Pensioner and Domestic Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    72%
  • Police Pensioner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tonkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkins 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Tonkins. 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 421 military records available for the last name Tonkins. For the veterans among your Tonkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tonkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tonkins in 1957 was 28, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonkins 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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