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Todkill Family History

Todkill Surname Meaning

From Todgill, a lost place in Tunstall (Lancs).

The place-name derives from Old English *todd ‘fox’ + Old Scandinavian gil ‘ravine’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Todkill family from?

You can see how Todkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Todkill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Todkill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Todkill families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Todkill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Todkill families in 1891.
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What did your Todkill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Todkill. 100% of Todkill men worked as an Agricultural Farmer and 91% of Todkill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Agricultural Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Todkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Todkill 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Todkill. 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 109 military records available for the last name Todkill. For the veterans among your Todkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Todkill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Todkill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Todkill in 1965 was 73, and 81 in 1996.

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