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Tosdal Family History

Tosdal 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: Tysdal, Toda, Rosdahl, Rosal, Moskal, Dostal, Postal, Toral, Gosda

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Where is the Tosdal family from?

You can see how Tosdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosdal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tosdal families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tosdal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tosdal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tosdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Tosdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosdal 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tosdal. 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 120 military records available for the last name Tosdal. For the veterans among your Tosdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tosdal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Tosdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tosdal in 1969 was 96, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tosdal 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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