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Tolfer Family History

Tolfer 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: Toller, Wolfer, Telfer, Colfer, Toler, Holder, Tuller, Toles, Bolter

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Where is the Tolfer family from?

You can see how Tolfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Tolfer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tolfer families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tolfer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tolfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolfer 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 108 census records available for the last name Tolfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolfer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tolfer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tolfer. For the veterans among your Tolfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolfer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolfer 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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