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Tolly Family History

Tolly Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tolley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tolly family from?

You can see how Tolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Tolly families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Tolly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tolly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolly 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 Tolly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tolly. 67% of Tolly men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Tolly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tolly were Farm Labourer and Nil.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Nil
    5%

What Tolly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolly 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Tolly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tolly. For the veterans among your Tolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tolly in 1955 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolly 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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