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Tos Family History

Tos 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: Kos, To, Bos, Ros, Top, Toy, Toso, Tosh, Toh, Los

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Where is the Tos family from?

You can see how Tos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tos families living in Westmorland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tos's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Tos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tos 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 Tos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tos. 27% of Tos men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Cook
    20%

What Tos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Tos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tos 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Tos. 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 148 military records available for the last name Tos. For the veterans among your Tos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tos in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tos 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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