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Toyle Family History

Toyle 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: Hoyle, Foyle, Toye, Doyle, Boyle, Tolle, Royle, Toole, Moyle, Coyle

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Where is the Toyle family from?

You can see how Toyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Toyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Toyle families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toyle's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Toyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toyle 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 Toyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toyle. 100% of Toyle men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Toyle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Toyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Toyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toyle 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Toyle. 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 20 military records available for the last name Toyle. For the veterans among your Toyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toyle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Toyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Toyle in 1973 was 83, and 75 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toyle 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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