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Tooks Family History

Tooks Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Tooks family from?

You can see how Tooks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tooks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tooks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Tooks families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tooks's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tooks families in 1891.
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What did your Tooks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tooks. 100% of Tooks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tooks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tooks 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Tooks. 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 316 military records available for the last name Tooks. For the veterans among your Tooks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tooks lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Tooks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tooks in 1946 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tooks 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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