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Totman Family History

Totman Surname Meaning

English (Essex): occupational name for a watchman or lookout from Middle English tote ‘lookout watch’ (Old English tōt) + -man.

See also Todman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Totman family from?

You can see how Totman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Totman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Totman families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Totman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Totman families in 1891.
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What did your Totman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Totman. 20% of Totman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Totman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Totman were Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker and Silk Weaver.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Hotel Floor Waiter
    14%
  • Dock Labourer
    14%
  • Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Silk Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Totman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totman 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Totman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Totman. For the veterans among your Totman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Totman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Totman in 1943 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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