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Totsch Family History

Totsch 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: Tosch, Tatsch, Botsch, Gotsch, Posch, Dorsch, Hosch, Toth, Bosch

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Where is the Totsch family from?

You can see how Totsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Totsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Totsch families living in Illinois. This was about 68% of all the recorded Totsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Totsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totsch 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 Totsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Totsch. 55% of Totsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Totsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Totsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totsch 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Totsch. 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 260 military records available for the last name Totsch. For the veterans among your Totsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Totsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Totsch in 1963 was 64, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Totsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Totsch 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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