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Toikka Family History

Toikka 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: Triska, Toia, Topinka, Trinka, Taira, Toyama, Lipka, Toda, Toma

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Where is the Toikka family from?

You can see how Toikka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toikka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Toikka families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Toikka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Toikka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toikka 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 Toikka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Musician
    34%
  • Fisherman
    34%

What Toikka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Toikka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toikka 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Toikka. 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 35 military records available for the last name Toikka. For the veterans among your Toikka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toikka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Toikka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Toikka in 1963 was 84, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toikka 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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