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Totleben Family History

Totleben 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: Leben, Holben, Tolonen, Tollefsen, Tonnesen, Tolleson, Hartleben

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Where is the Totleben family from?

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

What did your Totleben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Totleben. 100% of Totleben men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Totleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totleben 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Totleben. 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 33 military records available for the last name Totleben. For the veterans among your Totleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totleben lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Totleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Totleben in 1955 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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