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Tossell Family History

Tossell Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Tossell family from?

You can see how Tossell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tossell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tossell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Tossell families living in Devon. This was about 34% of all the recorded Tossell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tossell families in 1891.
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What did your Tossell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tossell. 37% of Tossell men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Tossell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tossell were General Labourer and Corset Machinest.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    37%
  • Colliery Hewer
    28%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
  • Corset Machinest
    3%

What Tossell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tossell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tossell 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Tossell. 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 375 military records available for the last name Tossell. For the veterans among your Tossell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tossell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Tossell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tossell in 1959 was 62, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tossell 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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