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Tol Family History

Tol Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name from tol ‘toll (house)’ and often also a metonymic occupational name for a toll collector. Compare Van Tol.

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


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Where is the Tol family from?

You can see how Tol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tol families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tol's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tol families in 1911.
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What did your Tol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tol. 40% of Tol men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tol women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Waiter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tol 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 Tol. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Tol. For the veterans among your Tol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tol lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tol in 1970 was 72, and 98 in 2003.

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