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Tollivor Family History

Tollivor 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: Tolliver, Colliver, Tollison, Dolliver, Toliver, Oliver, Toller

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Where is the Tollivor family from?

You can see how Tollivor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollivor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tollivor families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tollivor's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tollivor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tollivor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollivor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tollivor. 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 Tollivor. For the veterans among your Tollivor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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