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Touhey Family History

Touhey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Tuohy.

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


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Where is the Touhey family from?

You can see how Touhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Touhey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Touhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Touhey families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Touhey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Touhey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Touhey 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 Touhey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Touhey. 60% of Touhey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Touhey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Colliery Hewer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Touhey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Touhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Touhey 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Touhey. 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 Touhey. For the veterans among your Touhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Touhey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Touhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Touhey in 1962 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Touhey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Touhey 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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