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Tosseng Family History

Tosseng 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: Fossen, Bossen, Mossing, Rossing, Rossen, Moseng, Lossing, Bossong

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Where is the Tosseng family from?

You can see how Tosseng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tosseng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tosseng family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tosseng's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tosseng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tosseng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tosseng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Tosseng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tosseng 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tosseng. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tosseng. For the veterans among your Tosseng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tosseng lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tosseng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tosseng in 1968 was 69, and 49 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tosseng 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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