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Tonkel Family History

Tonkel 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: Konkel, Conkel, Winkel, Kunkel, Turkel, Tone, Kenkel, Gockel, Konkol

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Where is the Tonkel family from?

You can see how Tonkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tonkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Tonkel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tonkel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tonkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonkel 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 Tonkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Instructor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tonkel. 54% of Tonkel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tonkel women worked as an Instructor.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Loader
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Instructor
    100%

What Tonkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Tonkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkel 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Tonkel. 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 150 military records available for the last name Tonkel. For the veterans among your Tonkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tonkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tonkel in 1955 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonkel 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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