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Tochell Family History

Tochell 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: Rochell, Cochell, Bothell, Torell, Kochel, Tichnell, Rothell, Schell

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Where is the Tochell family from?

You can see how Tochell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tochell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tochell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Tochell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tochell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tochell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tochell 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 25 census records available for the last name Tochell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tochell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tochell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tochell. For the veterans among your Tochell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tochell lifespan?

Average Tochell life expectancy in 2001 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tochell 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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