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Tofty Family History

Tofty 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, Totty, Tofte, Lofty, Tuft, Monty, Toto, Toth, Toy, Tovey

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Where is the Tofty family from?

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

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

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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

  • Ccc Camp
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Tofty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofty 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tofty. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tofty. For the veterans among your Tofty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Tofty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tofty in 1975 was 27, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofty 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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