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Tofell Family History

Tofell 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: Torell, Towell, Tafel, Toll, Fell, Tell, Truell, Rosell, Topel

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Where is the Tofell family from?

You can see how Tofell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Tofell family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tofell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tofell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tofell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tofell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tofell. For the veterans among your Tofell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Tofell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tofell in 1981 was 63, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofell 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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