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Tonko Family History

Tonko 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: Tomko, Tonks, Tong, Monk, Tone, Bono, Torno, Kondo, Toro, Tocco

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Where is the Tonko family from?

You can see how Tonko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tonko families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonko's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tonko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonko 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 Tonko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonko. 50% of Tonko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tonko women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tonko were Miner and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Auto Mechanic
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Tonko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Tonko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonko 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Tonko. 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 Tonko. For the veterans among your Tonko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonko lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Tonko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tonko in 1976 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonko 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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