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Tohlen Family History

Tohlen 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: Bohlen, Tolen, Nolen, Toller, Toles, Ohler, Toren, Dolen, Bolen

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Where is the Tohlen family from?

You can see how Tohlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tohlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tohlen families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tohlen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tohlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Tohlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohlen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tohlen. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tohlen. For the veterans among your Tohlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tohlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tohlen in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohlen 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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