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Toseff Family History

Toseff 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: Rosoff, Seff, Moses, Rose, Toledo, Hose, Joseph, Toles, Tone, Noser

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Where is the Toseff family from?

You can see how Toseff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toseff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Toseff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toseff family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Toseff's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Toseff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toseff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Toseff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toseff 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Toseff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Toseff. For the veterans among your Toseff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toseff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Toseff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Toseff in 1969 was 75, and 74 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toseff 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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