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Tokay Family History

Tokay 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: Tokar, Kay, Toda, Toma, Toy, Toran, Trokey, Toca, Topa, Tovey

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Where is the Tokay family from?

You can see how Tokay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tokay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tokay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tokay families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tokay's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tokay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tokay 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 Tokay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tokay. 60% of Tokay men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • Bartender
    20%

What Tokay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Tokay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tokay 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Tokay. 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 375 military records available for the last name Tokay. For the veterans among your Tokay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tokay lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tokay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tokay in 1952 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tokay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tokay 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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