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Togerson Family History

Togerson 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: Fogerson, Rogerson, Torgerson, Holgerson, Ingerson, Torgersen

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Where is the Togerson family from?

You can see how Togerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Togerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Togerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Togerson families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Togerson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Togerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Togerson 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 Togerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Togerson. 34% of Togerson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Togerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Togerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Togerson 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Togerson. 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 146 military records available for the last name Togerson. For the veterans among your Togerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Togerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Togerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Togerson in 1966 was 59, and 57 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Togerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Togerson 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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