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Toronto Family History

Toronto Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Taranto influenced by the name of the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.

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


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Where is the Toronto family from?

You can see how Toronto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toronto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toronto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Toronto families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Toronto's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Toronto families in 1880.
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What did your Toronto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toronto. 27% of Toronto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Toronto women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toronto were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Toronto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toronto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toronto 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Toronto. 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 233 military records available for the last name Toronto. For the veterans among your Toronto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toronto lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Toronto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toronto in 1947 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toronto 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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