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Tofte Family History

Tofte Surname Meaning

Scandinavian (mainly Norwegian): variant of Toft.

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


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Where is the Tofte family from?

You can see how Tofte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tofte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Tofte families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tofte's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tofte families in 1911.
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What did your Tofte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tofte. 100% of Tofte 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
    100%

What Tofte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tofte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tofte. 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 394 military records available for the last name Tofte. For the veterans among your Tofte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofte lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tofte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tofte in 1961 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofte 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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