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Tohill Name Meaning

Irish (Cork and Tipperary): shortened and altered form of O'Toole .

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


Similar surnames: Cohill, Thill, Nihill, Rehill, Towell, Dahill, Tilly, Thell, Chill

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Where is the Tohill family from?

You can see how Tohill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tohill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tohill families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tohill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tohill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tohill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tohill 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 Tohill. 100% of Tohill men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Tohill 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tohill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohill 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Tohill. 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 421 military records available for the last name Tohill. For the veterans among your Tohill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohill lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tohill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tohill in 1952 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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