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Toia Family History

Toia Surname Meaning

Italian: shortened form of Bertoia composed of Berto- + the collective suffix -oia denoting someone ‘whose forefather was Berto’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Toia family from?

You can see how Toia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Toia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Toia family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Toia's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Toia families in 1891.
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What did your Toia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toia. 64% of Toia men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Toia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toia were Auto Mechanic and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Driver
    19%
  • Auto Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toia 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Toia. 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 222 military records available for the last name Toia. For the veterans among your Toia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Toia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Toia in 1962 was 72, and 23 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toia 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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