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Tofsky Family History

Tofsky 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: Kofsky, Trosky, Wolsky, Polsky, Kolsky, Osofsky, Gorsky, Tousey

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Where is the Tofsky family from?

You can see how Tofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tofsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tofsky families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tofsky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofsky 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 Tofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tofsky. 100% of Tofsky men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Tofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Tofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofsky 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tofsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tofsky. For the veterans among your Tofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tofsky in 1967 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofsky 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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