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Toyne Family History

Toyne Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Yorkshire): variant of Town.

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


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Where is the Toyne family from?

You can see how Toyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Toyne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 185 Toyne families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Toyne's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Toyne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toyne 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 Toyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toyne. 20% of Toyne men worked as a Farm Labourer and 78% of Toyne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toyne were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Horseman On Farm
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Toyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toyne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Toyne. 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 559 military records available for the last name Toyne. For the veterans among your Toyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toyne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Toyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Toyne in 1965 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toyne 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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