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Toussignant Family History

Toussignant 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: Tousignant, Toussaint, Lusignan, Bisignano, Russian, Rossignol

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Where is the Toussignant family from?

You can see how Toussignant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toussignant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Toussignant families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Toussignant's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Toussignant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toussignant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Toussignant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Toussignant. 34% of Toussignant men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Toussignant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Toussignant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toussignant 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Toussignant. 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 3 military records available for the last name Toussignant. For the veterans among your Toussignant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toussignant lifespan?

Average Toussignant life expectancy in 2000 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toussignant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toussignant 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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