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Todson Family History

Todson 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: Towson, Hodson, Tomson, Tolson, Torson, Dodson, Tronson, Goodson

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Where is the Todson family from?

You can see how Todson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Todson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Todson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Todson families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Todson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Todson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Todson 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 Todson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Todson. 100% of Todson 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 234 census records available for the last name Todson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Todson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Todson. 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 40 military records available for the last name Todson. For the veterans among your Todson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Todson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Todson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Todson in 1967 was 68, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Todson 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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