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Tod Family History

Tod Surname Meaning

Scottish (mainly Midlothian): variant of Todd.

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


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Where is the Tod family from?

You can see how Tod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tod families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 60 Tod families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tod's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tod 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 Tod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stockbroker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tod. 20% of Tod men worked as a Stockbroker and 75% of Tod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tod were Farmer Assisting Father and Unpaid Domestic Duties Independent.

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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

  • Stockbroker
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Medical Practitioner
    20%
  • Farmer Assisting Father
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Teacher
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties Independent
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Tod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tod 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Tod. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Tod. For the veterans among your Tod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tod lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tod in 1958 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tod 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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