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Thonks Family History

Thonks 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: Tonks, Thomas, Thanos, Shanks, Thon, Hons, Thornes, Shonka, Hooks

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Where is the Thonks family from?

You can see how Thonks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonks family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Thonks families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonks's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Thonks families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thonks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Thonks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonks 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thonks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thonks. For the veterans among your Thonks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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