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Tousa Family History

Tousa 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: Tusa, Sousa, Touma, Mousa, House, Rosa, Posa, Toda, Toma, Musa

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Where is the Tousa family from?

You can see how Tousa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tousa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tousa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tousa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tousa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tousa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tousa 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 134 census records available for the last name Tousa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tousa 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Tousa. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tousa. For the veterans among your Tousa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tousa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Tousa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tousa in 1971 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tousa 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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