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Totheroh Family History

Totheroh 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: Totherow, Rother, Otero, Lothrop, Tutterow, Rothert, Cothron

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Where is the Totheroh family from?

You can see how Totheroh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totheroh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Totheroh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Totheroh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Totheroh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Totheroh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totheroh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Totheroh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Totheroh. 100% of Totheroh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Totheroh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totheroh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Totheroh. 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 95 military records available for the last name Totheroh. For the veterans among your Totheroh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totheroh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Totheroh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Totheroh in 1959 was 51, and 79 in 2002.

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