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Tonaki Family History

Tonaki 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: Tanaka, Tamaki, Osaki, Nonaka, Jonak, Tomaski, Tomasi, Lonski, Tofani

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Where is the Tonaki family from?

You can see how Tonaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonaki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tonaki families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Tonaki family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonaki's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tonaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tonaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonaki. 100% of Tonaki women worked as a Helper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Tonaki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Tonaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonaki 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tonaki. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tonaki. For the veterans among your Tonaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonaki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tonaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tonaki in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonaki 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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