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Toghill Family History

Toghill Surname Meaning

from Tog Hill in Cold Ashton (Gloucs). The place-name probably derives from the Old English personal name Tocga

+ Old English hyll ‘hill’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Toghill family from?

You can see how Toghill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toghill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Toghill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Toghill families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Toghill's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Toghill families in 1891.
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What did your Toghill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenters Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toghill. 20% of Toghill men worked as a Carpenters Labourer and 74% of Toghill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toghill were Gardener and Secretary.

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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 1939

  • Carpenters Labourer
    20%
  • Tractor Driver Government Work
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Secretary
    3%

What Toghill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Toghill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toghill 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Toghill. 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 220 military records available for the last name Toghill. For the veterans among your Toghill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toghill lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Toghill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Toghill in 1976 was 81, and 75 in 1998.

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