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Tofa Family History

Tofa 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: Toda, Toma, Toft, Toca, Topa, Toia, Tota, Tong, Boda, Mora

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Tofa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofa 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tofa. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tofa. For the veterans among your Tofa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofa lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Tofa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tofa in 1990 was 52, and 15 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofa 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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