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Thonksen Family History

Thonksen 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: Thomsen, Thoresen, Thorsen, Thompsen, Tronson, Thoen, Thompson

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Where is the Thonksen family from?

You can see how Thonksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thonksen family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thonksen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Thonksen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Thonksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonksen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thonksen. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thonksen. For the veterans among your Thonksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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