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Toatley Family History

Toatley 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: Oatley, Goatley, Wortley, Townley, Talley, Whatley, Tetley, Heatley

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Where is the Toatley family from?

You can see how Toatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toatley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Toatley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Toatley families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toatley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Toatley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toatley 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 Toatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toatley. 39% of Toatley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Toatley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toatley were Presser 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Presser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Toatley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Toatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toatley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Toatley. 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 101 military records available for the last name Toatley. For the veterans among your Toatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toatley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Toatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Toatley in 1961 was 56, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toatley 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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