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Tollit Family History

Tollit Surname Meaning

see Tullett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tollit family from?

You can see how Tollit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tollit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tollit families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Tollit's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Tollit families in 1891.
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What did your Tollit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tollit. 54% of Tollit 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
    54%
  • Private Means
    47%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tollit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollit 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Tollit. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tollit. For the veterans among your Tollit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollit lifespan?

Average Tollit life expectancy in 1981 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tollit 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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