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Tooher Family History

Tooher Surname Meaning

from Ó Tuachair see Togher.

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


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Where is the Tooher family from?

You can see how Tooher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tooher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tooher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tooher families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tooher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tooher families in 1891.
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What did your Tooher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tooher. 56% of Tooher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tooher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tooher were Farm Operator and Secretary.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Tooher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tooher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tooher 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Tooher. 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 234 military records available for the last name Tooher. For the veterans among your Tooher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tooher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Tooher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tooher in 1952 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tooher 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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