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Tolany Family History

Tolany 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: Toland, Tolan, Boland, Solano, Olan, Voland, Poland, Toran, Holan

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Where is the Tolany family from?

You can see how Tolany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolany family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Tolany family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolany's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Tolany families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Tolany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolany 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tolany. 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 military records available for the last name Tolany. For the veterans among your Tolany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolany lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tolany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tolany in 1977 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolany 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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