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Totzke Family History

Totzke Surname Meaning

German: from a much altered Slavic-influenced pet form of the personal name Dietrich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Totzke family from?

You can see how Totzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totzke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Totzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Totzke families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Totzke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Totzke families in 1911.
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What did your Totzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Totzke. 34% of Totzke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Totzke women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Totzke were Salesman and Registered Nurse.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Registered Nurse
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Totzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totzke 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Totzke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 532 military records available for the last name Totzke. For the veterans among your Totzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totzke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Totzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Totzke in 1961 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

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