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Tokins Family History

Tokins 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: Tomkins, Hopkins, Tobin, Tobias, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Tokins family from?

You can see how Tokins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tokins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tokins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Tokins families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Tokins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tokins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tokins 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 Tokins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tokins. 50% of Tokins men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Tokins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Tokins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tokins 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tokins. 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 54 military records available for the last name Tokins. For the veterans among your Tokins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tokins lifespan?

Average Tokins life expectancy in 1993 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tokins 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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