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Tonick Family History

Tonick 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: Tunick, Honick, Lovick, Monica, Senick, Tock, Knick, Konik, Howick

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Where is the Tonick family from?

You can see how Tonick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tonick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tonick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tonick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tonick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonick. 24% of Tonick 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%

What Tonick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Tonick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonick 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Tonick. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tonick. For the veterans among your Tonick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tonick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tonick in 1965 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonick 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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