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Tolman Family History

Tolman Surname Meaning

English (southern especially Devon): occupational name for a toll collector or the keeper of a toll gate.

tol(le) ‘toll’ (Old English toll) + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Tolman family from?

You can see how Tolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 84 Tolman families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tolman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tolman families in 1891.
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What did your Tolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tolman. 35% of Tolman men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Tolman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tolman were Market Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Gardener
    35%
  • Cotton Porter Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Market Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Tolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tolman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Tolman. For the veterans among your Tolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Tolman in 1952 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolman 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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