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Tosta Family History

Tosta 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: Testa, Costa, Toste, Tosto, Kosta, Tosti, Tota, Cotta, Rosa, Post

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Where is the Tosta family from?

You can see how Tosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tosta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Tosta families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tosta's in USA. California had the highest population of Tosta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tosta. 27% of Tosta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tosta women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Outside Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Tosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosta 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Tosta. 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 114 military records available for the last name Tosta. For the veterans among your Tosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tosta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tosta in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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