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Tonski Family History

Tonski 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: Lonski, Tanski, Koski, Wolski, Borski, Plonski, Gorski, Tomaski

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Where is the Tonski family from?

You can see how Tonski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tonski families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tonski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Tonski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonski 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 Tonski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tonski. 100% of Tonski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Tonski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Tonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonski 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tonski. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tonski. For the veterans among your Tonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tonski in 1950 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tonski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonski 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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