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Toohig Family History

Toohig 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: Twohig, Toohey, Tong, Koenig, Tocci, Cooling, Toop, Tuomi, Doolin

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Where is the Toohig family from?

You can see how Toohig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toohig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Toohig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Toohig families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Toohig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Toohig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toohig 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 Toohig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruiterer greengrocer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toohig. 100% of Toohig men worked as a Fruiterer greengrocer and 100% of Toohig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Fruiterer greengrocer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Toohig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toohig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toohig 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Toohig. 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 272 military records available for the last name Toohig. For the veterans among your Toohig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toohig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Toohig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Toohig in 1964 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toohig 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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