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Tottem Family History

Tottem Surname Meaning

see Totham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tottem family from?

You can see how Tottem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tottem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tottem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Tottem families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tottem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tottem families in 1891.
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What did your Tottem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tottem. 67% of Tottem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Typist
    34%

What Tottem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Tottem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tottem 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tottem. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tottem. For the veterans among your Tottem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tottem lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Tottem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tottem in 1975 was 66, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tottem 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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