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Togstad Family History

Togstad 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: Rogstad, Kolstad, Hofstad, Onstad, Molstad, Morstad, Rolstad, Jorstad

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Where is the Togstad family from?

You can see how Togstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Togstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Togstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Togstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Togstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Togstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Togstad 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 Togstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Togstad. 35% of Togstad men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Togstad women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Togstad were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Togstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Togstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Togstad 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Togstad. 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 90 military records available for the last name Togstad. For the veterans among your Togstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Togstad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Togstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Togstad in 1958 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Togstad 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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