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Toff Family History

Toff 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: Hoff, Toft, Goff, Koff, Boff, Stoff, Eoff, Off, Taff, Loff

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Where is the Toff family from?

You can see how Toff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Toff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Toff families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Toff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Toff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toff 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 Toff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Toff. 80% of Toff 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Toff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toff 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Toff. 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 395 military records available for the last name Toff. For the veterans among your Toff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Toff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Toff in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toff 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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