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Toussain Family History

Toussain 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: Toussaint, Hussain, Roussin, Hossain, Cousin, Husain, Fountain

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Where is the Toussain family from?

You can see how Toussain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toussain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toussain family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toussain's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Toussain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toussain 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 Toussain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toussain. 100% of Toussain men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Toussain women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Toussain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Toussain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toussain 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Toussain. 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 13 military records available for the last name Toussain. For the veterans among your Toussain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toussain lifespan?

Average Toussain life expectancy in 2002 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toussain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toussain 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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