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Tonosky Family History

Tonosky 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: Trosky, Potosky, Morosky, Polosky, Janosky, Konesky, Kolosky, Torok

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Where is the Tonosky family from?

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

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonosky. 50% of Tonosky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Tonosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Tonosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonosky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tonosky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tonosky. For the veterans among your Tonosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonosky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Tonosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tonosky in 1968 was 86, and 75 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonosky 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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