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Tolchard Family History

Tolchard Surname Meaning

from Olchard in Ideford (Devon) recorded in Middle English only in the surname Tolchet. The place-name probably derives from Brittonic Toll-gę̄d ‘hole-wood’.

The loss of initial T- is not uncommon in the place-names of southern England.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tolchard family from?

You can see how Tolchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Tolchard families living in Devon. This was about 68% of all the recorded Tolchard's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tolchard families in 1891.
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What did your Tolchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tolchard. 50% of Tolchard men worked as a Gardener (retired) and 80% of Tolchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tolchard were Farmer Mixed and Nursemaid.

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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

  • Gardener (retired)
    50%
  • Farmer Mixed
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Nursemaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tolchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolchard 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Tolchard. 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 140 military records available for the last name Tolchard. For the veterans among your Tolchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolchard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Tolchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tolchard in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 1982.

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