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Todden Family History

Todden 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: Stodden, Odden, Bodden, Godden, Rodden, Bowden, Cowden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Todden family from?

You can see how Todden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Todden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Todden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Todden family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Todden's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Todden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Todden 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 Todden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Todden. 100% of Todden men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Todden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Todden 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 Todden. 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 53 military records available for the last name Todden. For the veterans among your Todden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Todden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Todden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Todden in 1962 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Todden 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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