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Tostain Family History

Tostain 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: Costain, Totin, Tostado, Stain, Mustain, Torain, Tustin, Tosti

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Where is the Tostain family from?

You can see how Tostain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tostain family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Tostain families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tostain's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Tostain families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Tostain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tostain 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Tostain. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tostain. For the veterans among your Tostain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tostain lifespan?

Average Tostain life expectancy in 1992 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tostain 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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