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Tonkiss Family History

Tonkiss Surname Meaning

reduced form of Tonkins see Tomkins.

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


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Where is the Tonkiss family from?

You can see how Tonkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonkiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Tonkiss families living in Shropshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Tonkiss's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Tonkiss families in 1891.
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What did your Tonkiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonkiss. 100% of Tonkiss 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%

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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Tonkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkiss 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tonkiss. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tonkiss. For the veterans among your Tonkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tonkiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tonkiss in 1964 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonkiss 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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