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Tolan Family History

Tolan Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Mayo): variant of Toland.

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


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Where is the Tolan family from?

You can see how Tolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Tolan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tolan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tolan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolan 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 Tolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tolan. 35% of Tolan men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Tolan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tolan were Invalid and Office Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    35%
  • Irish Harvester
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Invalid
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • None
    5%
  • Rag Sorter
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%

What Tolan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Tolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolan 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 Tolan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tolan. For the veterans among your Tolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tolan in 1953 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolan 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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