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Tottey Family History

Tottey Surname Meaning

see Totty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tottey family from?

You can see how Tottey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tottey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tottey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Tottey families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tottey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Tottey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tottey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tottey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tottey. 100% of Tottey men worked as a Bricklayer and 94% of Tottey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Tottey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tottey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tottey 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Tottey. 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 109 military records available for the last name Tottey. For the veterans among your Tottey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tottey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Tottey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tottey in 1978 was 49, and 93 in 1998.

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