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Tolia Family History

Tolia 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: Golia, Tolin, Tobia, Toia, Toll, Oliva, Toles, Toda, Melia, Pola

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Where is the Tolia family from?

You can see how Tolia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Tolia family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolia's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Tolia families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolia 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 94 census records available for the last name Tolia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolia 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Tolia. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tolia. For the veterans among your Tolia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Tolia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tolia in 1968 was 69, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolia 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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