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Totam Family History

Totam 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: Totah, Tota, Toyama, Rota, Tatar, Toda, Ota, Mota, Kotas, Toma

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Where is the Totam family from?

You can see how Totam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Totam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Totam families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Totam's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Totam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totam 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 57 census records available for the last name Totam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totam 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Totam. 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 6 military records available for the last name Totam. For the veterans among your Totam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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