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Tolbott Family History

Tolbott 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: Talbott, Talbot, Talcott, Tollett, Torbett, Tolbert, Wolcott, Olcott

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Where is the Tolbott family from?

You can see how Tolbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolbott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Tolbott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Tolbott families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolbott's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tolbott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolbott 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 681 census records available for the last name Tolbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolbott 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tolbott. 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 122 military records available for the last name Tolbott. For the veterans among your Tolbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolbott lifespan?

Average Tolbott life expectancy in 1976 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolbott 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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