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Tsotsi Family History

Tsotsi 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: Tsutsui, Troisi, Trotti, Tosi, Toti, Tsoi, Tsosie, Tocci, Zotti

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Where is the Tsotsi family from?

You can see how Tsotsi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsotsi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tsotsi family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Tsotsi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tsotsi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tsotsi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tsotsi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Tsotsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsotsi 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tsotsi. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tsotsi. For the veterans among your Tsotsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsotsi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Tsotsi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tsotsi in 1973 was 89, and 46 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsotsi 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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