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Toot Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German or Hungarian Toth .

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


Similar surnames: Cott, Todt, Hoot, Teat, Boot, Hott, Doom, Hoog, Hoof, Fogt

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Where is the Toot family from?

You can see how Toot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Toot families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Toot's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Toot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toot. 35% of Toot men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Toot women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toot were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • H Wife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Toot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toot 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Toot. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Toot. For the veterans among your Toot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toot lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Toot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Toot in 1955 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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