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Toussiant Family History

Toussiant 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: Toussaint, Russian, Poissant, Toutant, Torosian, Tussing, Torossian

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Where is the Toussiant family from?

You can see how Toussiant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toussiant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toussiant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Toussiant family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toussiant's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Toussiant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toussiant 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 Toussiant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toussiant. 100% of Toussiant men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Toussiant women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Toussiant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Toussiant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toussiant 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Toussiant. 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 14 military records available for the last name Toussiant. For the veterans among your Toussiant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toussiant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Toussiant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Toussiant in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toussiant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toussiant 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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