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Tok Family History

Tok Surname Meaning

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 卓 see Cho (3).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Tok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tok family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tok families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Tok families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tok's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tok families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Tok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tok 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Tok. 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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There are 45 military records available for the last name Tok. For the veterans among your Tok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tok lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Tok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tok in 1978 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

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