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Toshi Family History

Toshi 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: Tosh, Doshi, Joshi, Tosti, Tosi, Shi, Koski, Tocci, Rosh, Toth

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Where is the Toshi family from?

You can see how Toshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toshi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toshi family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Toshi's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Toshi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toshi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Toshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toshi 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Toshi. 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 27 military records available for the last name Toshi. For the veterans among your Toshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toshi lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Toshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Toshi in 1979 was 75, and 46 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toshi 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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