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Tointon Family History

Tointon Surname Meaning

see Toynton.

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


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Where is the Tointon family from?

You can see how Tointon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tointon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tointon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Tointon families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tointon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Tointon families in 1891.
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What did your Tointon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tointon. 50% of Tointon men worked as a Farm Labourer and 92% of Tointon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tointon were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tointon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tointon 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Tointon. 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 117 military records available for the last name Tointon. For the veterans among your Tointon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tointon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Tointon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tointon in 1948 was 66, and 70 in 2001.

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