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Totems Family History

Totems 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: Toles, Tomes, Towers, Tates, Motes, Toms, Teems, Toews, Teters, Tatem

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Where is the Totems family from?

You can see how Totems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totems family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Totems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Totems families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Totems's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Totems families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Totems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Totems. 100% of Totems men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Totems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totems 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Totems. 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 9 military records available for the last name Totems. For the veterans among your Totems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totems lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Totems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Totems in 1965 was 85, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Totems 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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