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Tosbell Family History

Tosbell 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: Isbell, Oswell, Rosell, Corbell, Boswell, Asbell, Torell, Tassell

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Where is the Tosbell family from?

You can see how Tosbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosbell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tosbell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tosbell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tosbell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Tosbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosbell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tosbell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tosbell. For the veterans among your Tosbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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