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Tossie Family History

Tossie 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: Tassie, Bossie, Rossie, Fosse, Cosse, Bosse, Gosse, Tessin, Tassin

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Where is the Tossie family from?

You can see how Tossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tossie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tossie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Tossie families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Tossie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tossie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tossie 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 Tossie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tossie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Tossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tossie 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tossie. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tossie. For the veterans among your Tossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tossie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Tossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tossie in 1966 was 57, and 66 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tossie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tossie 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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