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Totz Family History

Totz 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: Kotz, Toto, Toth, Tetz, Hotz, Notz, Motz, Stotz, Rotz, Gotz

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Where is the Totz family from?

You can see how Totz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Totz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Totz families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Totz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Totz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Totz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Totz. 58% of Totz 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
    58%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Buffer
    16%
  • Tool Amp Die Maker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Totz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totz 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Totz. 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 211 military records available for the last name Totz. For the veterans among your Totz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Totz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Totz in 1966 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

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