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Tolerton Family History

Tolerton 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: Allerton, Tolton, Wolverton, Overton, Howerton, Roberton, Toledo

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Where is the Tolerton family from?

You can see how Tolerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tolerton families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolerton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Tolerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolerton 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 Tolerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tolerton. 60% of Tolerton 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
    60%
  • House Wife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tolerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolerton 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Tolerton. 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 154 military records available for the last name Tolerton. For the veterans among your Tolerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolerton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Tolerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tolerton in 1957 was 61, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolerton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolerton 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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