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Tonek Family History

Tonek 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: Tone, Toner, Tomek, Toney, Tong, Turek, Stone, Torney, Hone, Monk

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Where is the Tonek family from?

You can see how Tonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tonek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tonek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Tonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonek 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tonek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tonek. For the veterans among your Tonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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