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Tofstad Family History

Tofstad 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: Hofstad, Kolstad, Rogstad, Onstad, Molstad, Morstad, Rolstad, Jorstad

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Tofstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofstad 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tofstad. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Tofstad. For the veterans among your Tofstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tofstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tofstad in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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