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Tolp Family History

Tolp 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: Toll, Toop, Topp, Top, Olp, Torp, Stolp, Tulp, Colp, Tole

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Where is the Tolp family from?

You can see how Tolp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tolp family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolp's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Tolp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolp 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tolp. 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 320 military records available for the last name Tolp. For the veterans among your Tolp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolp lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Tolp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tolp in 1983 was 82, and 43 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolp 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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