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Tonack Family History

Tonack 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: Toback, Tack, Boback, Tock, Womack, Monaco, Kopack, Tunick, Honick

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Where is the Tonack family from?

You can see how Tonack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tonack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tonack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tonack families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tonack's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tonack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tonack 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 Tonack ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Tonack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tonack 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tonack. 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 64 military records available for the last name Tonack. For the veterans among your Tonack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tonack lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Tonack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tonack in 1943 was 39, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tonack 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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