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Tofan Family History

Tofan 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: Toran, Toman, Tofani, Stofan, Tolan, Tan, Fan, Trojan, Mohan, Roman

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Where is the Tofan family from?

You can see how Tofan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tofan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Tofan families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tofan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tofan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofan 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 Tofan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tofan. 58% of Tofan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Tofan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Tofan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofan 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Tofan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tofan. For the veterans among your Tofan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tofan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tofan in 1970 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofan 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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