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Tolen Family History

Tolen Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tolen family from?

You can see how Tolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Tolen families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tolen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tolen families in 1891.
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What did your Tolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tolen. 100% of Tolen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolen 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Tolen. 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 971 military records available for the last name Tolen. For the veterans among your Tolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tolen in 1949 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolen 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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