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Tothill Family History

Tothill Surname Meaning

see Toothill.

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


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Where is the Tothill family from?

You can see how Tothill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tothill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tothill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Tothill families living in Devon. This was about 49% of all the recorded Tothill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tothill families in 1891.
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What did your Tothill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tothill. 43% of Tothill men worked as a Postman and 79% of Tothill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tothill were Retired Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • Postman
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Retired Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Tothill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tothill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tothill 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Tothill. 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 783 military records available for the last name Tothill. For the veterans among your Tothill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tothill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tothill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tothill in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tothill 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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