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Tochterman Family History

Tochterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Tochtermann: relationship name meaning literally ‘daughter('s) husband’ i.e. ‘son-in-law’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tochterman family from?

You can see how Tochterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tochterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tochterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Tochterman families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Tochterman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tochterman families in 1880.
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What did your Tochterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tochterman. 25% of Tochterman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Tochterman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tochterman were Sales Clerk and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Sales Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Tochterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Tochterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tochterman 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Tochterman. 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 370 military records available for the last name Tochterman. For the veterans among your Tochterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tochterman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Tochterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tochterman in 1964 was 51, and 81 in 2001.

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