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Tonsky Family History

Tonsky 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: Lansky, Tansey, Tony, Minsky, Trosky, Wolsky, Linsky, Polsky, Lonski

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Where is the Tonsky family from?

You can see how Tonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tonsky families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tonsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Tonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonsky 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tonsky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Tonsky. For the veterans among your Tonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonsky lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Tonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tonsky in 1980 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonsky 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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