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Tonkyn Family History

Tonkyn Surname Meaning

variant of Tomkin 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 Tonkyn family from?

You can see how Tonkyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tonkyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Tonkyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tonkyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tonkyn families in 1891.
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What did your Tonkyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tonkyn. 100% of Tonkyn 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 692 census records available for the last name Tonkyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkyn 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Tonkyn. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tonkyn. For the veterans among your Tonkyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Tonkyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tonkyn in 1965 was 75, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonkyn 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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