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Tokeshi Family History

Tokeshi Name 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: Tokash, Kokesh, Toles, Takeuchi, Qureshi, Takeshita, Poleski, Chokshi

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Where is the Tokeshi family from?

You can see how Tokeshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tokeshi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tokeshi families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tokeshi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tokeshi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tokeshi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tokeshi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tokeshi. 72% of Tokeshi men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tokeshi women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tokeshi were Farm Laborer and Poultry Farm Helper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Poultry Farm Helper
    50%
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What Tokeshi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Tokeshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tokeshi 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Tokeshi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Tokeshi. For the veterans among your Tokeshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tokeshi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Tokeshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tokeshi in 1964 was 81, and 74 in 2000.

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