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Tougher Family History

Tougher Surname Meaning

from Ó Tuachair see Togher.

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


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Where is the Tougher family from?

You can see how Tougher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tougher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tougher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tougher families living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tougher's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Tougher families in 1891.
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What did your Tougher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tougher. 100% of Tougher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tougher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tougher 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Tougher. 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 639 military records available for the last name Tougher. For the veterans among your Tougher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tougher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tougher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tougher in 1964 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tougher 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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