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Todman Family History

Todman Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): from Middle English tod(de) ‘fox’ + -man for a foxhunter. Compare Todhunter.

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


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Where is the Todman family from?

You can see how Todman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Todman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Todman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Todman families living in Sussex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Todman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Todman families in 1891.
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What did your Todman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Todman. 11% of Todman men worked as a Gardener and 69% of Todman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Todman were Verger and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    11%
  • Green Grocer
    11%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    11%
  • Verger
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Todman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Todman 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Todman. 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 575 military records available for the last name Todman. For the veterans among your Todman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Todman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Todman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Todman in 1962 was 81, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Todman 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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