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Tofteland Family History

Tofteland 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: Roseland, Copeland, Loveland, Lofland, Moreland, Toland, Outland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofteland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tofteland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tofteland. 80% of Tofteland men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Tofteland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Tofteland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofteland 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Tofteland. 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 48 military records available for the last name Tofteland. For the veterans among your Tofteland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofteland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tofteland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tofteland in 1967 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofteland 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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