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Tofil Family History

Tofil 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, Toll, Toft, Topel, Tobin, Theil, Trail, Tolin, Sofia, Totin

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Where is the Tofil family from?

You can see how Tofil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tofil families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tofil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tofil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofil 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 Tofil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Glove Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tofil. 20% of Tofil men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tofil women worked as a Glove Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Operator
    100%

What Tofil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Tofil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofil 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Tofil. 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 292 military records available for the last name Tofil. For the veterans among your Tofil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofil lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tofil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tofil in 1944 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofil 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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