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Tottington Family History

Tottington 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: Covington, Huntington, Whittington, Withington, Norrington, Ovington

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Where is the Tottington family from?

You can see how Tottington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tottington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tottington families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tottington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tottington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Tottington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tottington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tottington. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tottington. For the veterans among your Tottington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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