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Toothaker Family History

Toothaker Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Totenacher a habitational name (recorded in Konstanz in the 14th century) for someone from Todtnacht in Thurgau Switzerland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Toothaker family from?

You can see how Toothaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toothaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Toothaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 41 Toothaker families living in Maine. This was about 89% of all the recorded Toothaker's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Toothaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toothaker 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 Toothaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toothaker. 34% of Toothaker men worked as a Farmer and 44% of Toothaker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toothaker were Carpenter and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    44%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Typist
    8%

What Toothaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Toothaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toothaker 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Toothaker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Toothaker. For the veterans among your Toothaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toothaker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Toothaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Toothaker in 1961 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toothaker 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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