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Tottenhoff Family History

Tottenhoff 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: Potthoff, Butenhoff, Fetterhoff, Dodenhoff, Bohnhoff, Steinhoff

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Where is the Tottenhoff family from?

You can see how Tottenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tottenhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tottenhoff family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tottenhoff's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tottenhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tottenhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Tottenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tottenhoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tottenhoff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tottenhoff. For the veterans among your Tottenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tottenhoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tottenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tottenhoff in 1973 was 62, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tottenhoff 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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