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Tochner Family History

Tochner 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: Bochner, Lochner, Kocher, Buchner, Lohner, Towner, Tickner, Rohner

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Where is the Tochner family from?

You can see how Tochner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tochner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tochner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tochner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tochner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tochner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tochner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Tochner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tochner 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tochner. 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 Tochner. For the veterans among your Tochner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tochner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Tochner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tochner in 1969 was 74, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tochner 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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