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Tholl Family History

Tholl Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone living in or above a forest from South German dold ‘tree tops branches’. South German: nickname from Middle High German tol dol ‘foolish unreasonable’; but also ‘of great beauty’.

Swedish: probably of German origin. This surname is very rare in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Tholl family from?

You can see how Tholl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tholl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tholl family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tholl's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tholl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tholl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tholl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tholl. 20% of Tholl men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Tholl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tholl were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tholl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholl 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Tholl. 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 439 military records available for the last name Tholl. For the veterans among your Tholl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholl lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Tholl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tholl in 1946 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tholl 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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