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Tohey Family History

Tohey 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: Tovey, Toohey, Towey, Tomey, Toney, Tobey, Fohey, Touhey, Tuohey

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Where is the Tohey family from?

You can see how Tohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tohey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tohey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tohey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tohey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tohey 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 Tohey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tohey. 34% of Tohey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Auditor
    23%

What Tohey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Tohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohey 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Tohey. 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 138 military records available for the last name Tohey. For the veterans among your Tohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Tohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tohey in 1970 was 82, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tohey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohey 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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