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Tosdale Family History

Tosdale 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: Tisdale, Lonsdale, Teesdale, Twisdale, Teasdale, Tysdal, Mondale

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Where is the Tosdale family from?

You can see how Tosdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosdale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tosdale family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tosdale's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tosdale families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tosdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosdale 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tosdale. 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 military records available for the last name Tosdale. For the veterans among your Tosdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tosdale lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Tosdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tosdale in 1979 was 71, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tosdale 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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