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Tohan Family History

Tohan 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: Mohan, Toran, Rohan, Toman, Cohan, Lohan, Bohan, Tahan, Kohan, Tehan

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Where is the Tohan family from?

You can see how Tohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tohan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Tohan families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tohan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tohan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tohan 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 146 census records available for the last name Tohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tohan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Tohan. For the veterans among your Tohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Tohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tohan in 1971 was 83, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohan 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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