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Thonack Family History

Thonack 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: Honick, Honeck, Hosack, Hoback, Toback, Hornack, Horack, Thornock

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Where is the Thonack family from?

You can see how Thonack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thonack family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonack's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Thonack families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Thonack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonack 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Thonack. 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 56 military records available for the last name Thonack. For the veterans among your Thonack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Thonack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thonack in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonack 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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