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Tolbert Family History

Tolbert Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire; of Norman origin): variant of Talbert. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tolbert family from?

You can see how Tolbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Tolbert families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Tolbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tolbert families in 1891.
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What did your Tolbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tolbert. 100% of Tolbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Tolbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolbert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tolbert. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Tolbert. For the veterans among your Tolbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolbert lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Tolbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tolbert in 1940 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolbert 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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