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Tolcher Family History

Tolcher Surname Meaning

see Tolchard.

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


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Where is the Tolcher family from?

You can see how Tolcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tolcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Tolcher families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tolcher's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tolcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolcher 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 Tolcher 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 Tolcher. 100% of Tolcher men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Tolcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Tolcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tolcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolcher 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Tolcher. 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 185 military records available for the last name Tolcher. For the veterans among your Tolcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolcher lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Tolcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tolcher in 1977 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolcher 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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