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Tofflemire Family History

Tofflemire 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: Settlemire, Facemire, Lemire, Koffler, Loffler, Tolmie, Stottlemyre

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Where is the Tofflemire family from?

You can see how Tofflemire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofflemire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tofflemire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 76 Tofflemire families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tofflemire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tofflemire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofflemire 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 Tofflemire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and General were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tofflemire. 60% of Tofflemire men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tofflemire women worked as a General.

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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
    60%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • General
    100%

What Tofflemire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tofflemire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofflemire 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Tofflemire. 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 Tofflemire. For the veterans among your Tofflemire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofflemire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tofflemire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tofflemire in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofflemire 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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