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Tofield Family History

Tofield Surname Meaning

see Tovell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tofield family from?

You can see how Tofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tofield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Tofield families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tofield's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Tofield families in 1891.
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What did your Tofield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tofield. 18% of Tofield men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Tofield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tofield were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • General Labourer Heavy Wor
    12%
  • Motor Driver
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofield 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Tofield. 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 303 military records available for the last name Tofield. For the veterans among your Tofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tofield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tofield in 1967 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofield 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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