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Toohy Family History

Toohy 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: Toohey, Twohy, Tuohy, Troy, Goody, Toop, Moody, Toth, Toy, Tovey

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Where is the Toohy family from?

You can see how Toohy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toohy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Toohy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Toohy families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toohy's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Toohy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toohy 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 Toohy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Deliveryman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toohy. 100% of Toohy men worked as a Deliveryman and 100% of Toohy women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Deliveryman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Toohy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toohy 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Toohy. 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 265 military records available for the last name Toohy. For the veterans among your Toohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toohy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Toohy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Toohy in 1967 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toohy 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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