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Todress Family History

Todress 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: Torres, Torrens, Tress, Dress, Fodness, Thress, Andress, Endress

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Todress 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 Todress ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Todress. 100% of Todress women worked as a Saleslady.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Todress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Todress 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Todress. 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 5 military records available for the last name Todress. For the veterans among your Todress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Todress lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Todress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Todress in 1968 was 53, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Todress 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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