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Tofel Family History

Tofel 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: Tafel, Topel, Borel, Toll, Nobel, Toles, Tone, Noel, Toye, Godel

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Where is the Tofel family from?

You can see how Tofel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tofel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tofel families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tofel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tofel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofel 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 Tofel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tofel. 40% of Tofel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Tofel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Tofel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofel 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Tofel. 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 98 military records available for the last name Tofel. For the veterans among your Tofel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tofel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tofel in 1970 was 65, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofel 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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