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Tosca Family History

Tosca Name 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: Tosch, Toca, Tasca, Mosca, Rosa, Posa, Cosma, Toda, Posch, Tocci

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Where is the Tosca family from?

You can see how Tosca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tosca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tosca families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tosca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tosca families in 1880.
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What did your Tosca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tosca. 67% of Tosca men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tosca women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tosca were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Tosca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Tosca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosca 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Tosca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Tosca. For the veterans among your Tosca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tosca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tosca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tosca in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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