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Tofton Family History

Tofton 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: Tolton, Lofton, Totton, Orton, Holton, Colton, Crofton, Boston

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Where is the Tofton family from?

You can see how Tofton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tofton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tofton families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tofton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Tofton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofton 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 Tofton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman Deck Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tofton. 100% of Tofton men worked as a Fisherman Deck Hand and 50% of Tofton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman Deck Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    50%

What Tofton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Tofton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofton 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tofton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tofton. For the veterans among your Tofton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofton lifespan?

Average Tofton life expectancy in 1980 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofton 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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