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Tosti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Tosto .

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


Similar surnames: Toti, Tosi, Conti, Tonti, Sisti, Bosi, Agosti, Tassi, Gotti, Tosto

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Where is the Tosti family from?

You can see how Tosti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosti family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tosti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Tosti families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tosti's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tosti families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tosti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tosti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tosti. 23% of Tosti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tosti women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Waiter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tosti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosti 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Tosti. 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 338 military records available for the last name Tosti. For the veterans among your Tosti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tosti lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tosti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tosti in 1954 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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