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Tofelt Family History

Tofelt 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: Tafel, Toft, Topel, Hofeldt, Torell, Felt, Zufelt, Coffelt, Towell

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Where is the Tofelt family from?

You can see how Tofelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tofelt family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tofelt's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tofelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Tofelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofelt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tofelt. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tofelt. For the veterans among your Tofelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofelt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tofelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tofelt in 1966 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofelt 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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