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Tofting Family History

Tofting 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: Oosting, Doffing, Loftin, Topping, Totin, Osting, Nolting, Otting

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Where is the Tofting family from?

You can see how Tofting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tofting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tofting family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tofting's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tofting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofting 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 Tofting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tofting. 100% of Tofting men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Tofting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Tofting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofting 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tofting. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tofting. For the veterans among your Tofting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofting lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tofting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tofting in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofting 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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