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Tohal Family History

Tohal 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: Thal, Toral, Johal, Toal, Rohal, Mohan, Toll, Toda, Toma, Ohl

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Where is the Tohal family from?

You can see how Tohal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tohal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Tohal families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tohal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tohal families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tohal 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 85 census records available for the last name Tohal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohal 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 Tohal. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tohal. For the veterans among your Tohal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Tohal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tohal in 1965 was 59, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohal 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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