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Tofta Family History

Tofta 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: Toft, Tofte, Tota, Cotta, Rota, Toda, Motta, Ota, Mota, Tuft

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Where is the Tofta family from?

You can see how Tofta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tofta families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tofta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tofta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofta 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 46 census records available for the last name Tofta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofta 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tofta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tofta. For the veterans among your Tofta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofta lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Tofta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tofta in 1977 was 77, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofta 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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