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Tosney Family History

Tosney Surname Meaning

from Mac (an) tSasanaigh see McChesney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tosney family from?

You can see how Tosney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tosney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tosney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tosney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tosney families in 1891.
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What did your Tosney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tosney. 100% of Tosney men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 72% of Tosney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Cop Skewerer
    15%

What Tosney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tosney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosney 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tosney. 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 183 military records available for the last name Tosney. For the veterans among your Tosney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tosney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tosney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tosney in 1969 was 89, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tosney 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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