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Tojo Family History

Tojo 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: Toro, Toto, Toso, Rojo, Tong, To, Tao, Toll, Tone, Bono

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Where is the Tojo family from?

You can see how Tojo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tojo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tojo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Tojo families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tojo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tojo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tojo 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 Tojo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tojo. 60% of Tojo men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Tojo women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Gardner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tojo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Tojo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tojo 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Tojo. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tojo. For the veterans among your Tojo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tojo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tojo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tojo in 1961 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tojo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tojo 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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