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Toohey Family History

Toohey Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary and Offaly): variant of Tuohy also found in northwestern England.

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


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Where is the Toohey family from?

You can see how Toohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toohey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toohey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Toohey families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Toohey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Toohey families in 1891.
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What did your Toohey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toohey. 39% of Toohey men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Toohey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toohey were Coal Heaver and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Dock Labourer
    31%
  • Oomer Cleaner Salesma
    16%
  • Coal Heaver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Mental Nurse
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Toohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toohey 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Toohey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Toohey. For the veterans among your Toohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toohey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Toohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Toohey in 1944 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toohey 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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