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Toal Name Meaning

Irish (Ulster): variant of O'Toole .

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


Similar surnames: Boal, Tool, Coil, Doyal, Tomb, Toye, Rohal, Keal, Robl, Ohl

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Where is the Toal family from?

You can see how Toal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Toal families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Toal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Toal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toal 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 Toal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toal. 50% of Toal men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Toal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toal were Foundry Labourer Heavy Work and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Hotel Porter
    25%
  • Foundry Labourer Heavy Work
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Waitress
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Toal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Toal. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Toal. For the veterans among your Toal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toal lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Toal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Toal in 1952 was 50, and 57 in 2004.

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