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Todman Family History

Todman Name Meaning

English (southeastern): from Middle English tod(de) ‘fox’ + -man for a foxhunter. Compare Todhunter .

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


Similar surnames: Bodman, Toman, Tolman, Totman, Oman, Radman, Osman, Edman, Forman

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Where is the Todman family from?

You can see how Todman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Todman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Todman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Todman families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Todman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Todman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Todman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Todman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Todman. 34% of Todman 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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Todman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Todman 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Todman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 575 military records available for the last name Todman. For the veterans among your Todman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Todman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Todman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Todman in 1962 was 81, and 59 in 2004.

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