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Tostman Family History

Tostman 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: Ostman, Totman, Kostman, Notman, Osman, Titman, Kosman, Roseman

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Where is the Tostman family from?

You can see how Tostman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tostman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tostman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tostman families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tostman's in USA. California had the highest population of Tostman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tostman 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 90 census records available for the last name Tostman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tostman 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Tostman. 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 Tostman. For the veterans among your Tostman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tostman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Tostman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tostman in 1975 was 69, and 80 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tostman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tostman 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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