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Toffey Family History

Toffey 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: Coffey, Torney, Offen, Offer, Coffer, Tovey, Moffet, Koffel, Toohey

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Where is the Toffey family from?

You can see how Toffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Toffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Toffey family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toffey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Toffey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toffey 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 527 census records available for the last name Toffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toffey 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Toffey. 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 367 military records available for the last name Toffey. For the veterans among your Toffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toffey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Toffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Toffey in 1968 was 80, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toffey 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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