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Tottman Family History

Tottman Surname Meaning

from Middle English tote ‘lookout watch’ (Old English tōt) + -man for a watchman. See also Todman.

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


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Where is the Tottman family from?

You can see how Tottman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tottman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tottman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Tottman families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Tottman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tottman families in 1891.
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What did your Tottman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tottman. 45% of Tottman men worked as a Taxi Driver and 81% of Tottman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tottman were Sheet Metal Worker Aircraft and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Taxi Driver
    45%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Lorry Driver Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Sheet Metal Worker Aircraft
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tottman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tottman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Tottman. 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 196 military records available for the last name Tottman. For the veterans among your Tottman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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