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Tossett Family History

Tossett 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: Dossett, Fossett, Gossett, Russett, Coslett, Hassett, Foskett

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Where is the Tossett family from?

You can see how Tossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tossett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tossett families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there were 3 Tossett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tossett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tossett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tossett 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 197 census records available for the last name Tossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tossett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tossett. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tossett. For the veterans among your Tossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tossett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Tossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tossett in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tossett 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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