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Todt Name Meaning

German: variant of Toth 2 and

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


Similar surnames: Toot, Dodt, Tod, Yost, Bolt, Tiedt, Rodd, Kott, Thode, Tomb

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Where is the Todt family from?

You can see how Todt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Todt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Todt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Todt families living in New York. This was about 12% of all the recorded Todt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Todt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Todt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Todt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Todt. 22% of Todt men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Todt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Todt were Machinist and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Todt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Todt 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 Todt. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Todt. For the veterans among your Todt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Todt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Todt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Todt in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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