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Toquam Family History

Toquam 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: Topham, Quam, Quan, Toyama, Toda, Thum, Toma, Roque, Borum, Bolam

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Where is the Toquam family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toquam 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 Toquam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toquam. 100% of Toquam men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Toquam women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Toquam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Toquam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toquam 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Toquam. 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 7 military records available for the last name Toquam. For the veterans among your Toquam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toquam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Toquam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Toquam in 1970 was 54, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toquam 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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