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Tolis Family History

Tolis 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: Toles, Solis, Molis, Tolin, Kolis, Polis, Golis, Boris, Melis, Toll

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Where is the Tolis family from?

You can see how Tolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tolis families living in Mississippi. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tolis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Tolis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Tolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolis 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Tolis. 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 124 military records available for the last name Tolis. For the veterans among your Tolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tolis in 1967 was 79, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolis 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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