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Tottan Family History

Tottan 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: Totten, Totman, Totton, Notman, Cotta, Titman, Botten, Cotton, Motta

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Where is the Tottan family from?

You can see how Tottan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tottan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tottan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tottan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tottan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tottan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tottan 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 184 census records available for the last name Tottan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tottan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tottan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tottan. For the veterans among your Tottan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tottan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tottan 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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