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Tonk Family History

Tonk 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: Tong, Monk, Tone, Tock, Tony, Ronk, Tank, Tonn, Conk, Vonk

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Where is the Tonk family from?

You can see how Tonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tonk families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tonk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tonk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonk 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 Tonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonk. 50% of Tonk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tonk women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tonk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Tonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonk 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Tonk. 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 298 military records available for the last name Tonk. For the veterans among your Tonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tonk in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonk 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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