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Tolins Family History

Tolins 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: Tolin, Tomlins, Toles, Solis, Lins, Polin, Molin, Tobin, Olin, Dolin

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Where is the Tolins family from?

You can see how Tolins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tolins families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Tolins families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tolins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tolins families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Tolins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolins 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Tolins. 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 87 military records available for the last name Tolins. For the veterans among your Tolins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tolins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tolins in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolins 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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