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Tolker Family History

Tolker 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, Kolker, Volker, Folker, Tooker, Toler, Tucker, Holder, Tuller

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Where is the Tolker family from?

You can see how Tolker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Tolker families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolker's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tolker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolker 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 Tolker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolker. 100% of Tolker men worked as a Packer and 100% of Tolker women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tolker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Tolker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolker 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Tolker. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tolker. For the veterans among your Tolker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Tolker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tolker in 1961 was 33, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolker 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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