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Tochen Family History

Tochen 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: Chen, Kocher, Toren, Tache, Poche, Kochan, Roche, Eichen, Then

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Where is the Tochen family from?

You can see how Tochen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tochen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tochen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Tochen family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Tochen's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Tochen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Tochen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tochen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tochen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tochen. For the veterans among your Tochen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tochen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Tochen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tochen in 1975 was 63, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tochen 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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