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Totte Family History

Totte Surname 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: Notte, Motte, Botte, Hotte, Toste, Totten, Totty, Otte, Tofte, Ott

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Where is the Totte family from?

You can see how Totte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Totte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Totte families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Totte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Totte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Totte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Totte. 100% of Totte men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Totte women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Totte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Totte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totte 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Totte. 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 74 military records available for the last name Totte. For the veterans among your Totte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totte lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Totte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Totte in 1950 was 26, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Totte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Totte ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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