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Tonkinson Family History

Tonkinson Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Tomkinson where /m/ has developed to /ŋ/ before /k/.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tonkinson family from?

You can see how Tonkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tonkinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 205 Tonkinson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonkinson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tonkinson families in 1891.
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What did your Tonkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Locksmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tonkinson. 28% of Tonkinson men worked as a Locksmith and 77% of Tonkinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tonkinson were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Locksmith
    28%
  • Labourer General
    19%
  • Drop Forging
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tonkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkinson 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Tonkinson. 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 584 military records available for the last name Tonkinson. For the veterans among your Tonkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkinson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tonkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tonkinson in 1960 was 56, and 51 in 2004.

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