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Tonkonow Family History

Tonkonow 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: Sokolow, Tornow, Londono, Konow, Tonkinson, Tonkin, London, Tronson

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Where is the Tonkonow family from?

You can see how Tonkonow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonkonow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tonkonow family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tonkonow's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Tonkonow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonkonow 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 Tonkonow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonkonow. 50% of Tonkonow men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%

What Tonkonow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Tonkonow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonkonow 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tonkonow. 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 31 military records available for the last name Tonkonow. For the veterans among your Tonkonow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonkonow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Tonkonow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tonkonow in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonkonow 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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