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Tolay Family History

Tolay 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: Tolar, Golay, Tolly, Tolan, Toll, Toles, Toda, Pola, Solar, Tilly

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Where is the Tolay family from?

You can see how Tolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tolay families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Tolay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tolay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolay 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 268 census records available for the last name Tolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tolay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tolay. For the veterans among your Tolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolay 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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