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Totah Family History

Totah Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Palestine): topographic name from tūtah ‘mulberry tree’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Totah family from?

You can see how Totah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Totah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Totah families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Totah's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Totah families in 1911.
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What did your Totah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Totah. 50% of Totah men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Totah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Totah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totah 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Totah. 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 43 military records available for the last name Totah. For the veterans among your Totah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totah lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Totah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Totah in 1948 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Totah 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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