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Tolen Family History

Tolen Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Tolin, Bolen, Stolen, Colen, Dolen, Toles, Toren, Tholen, Nolen, Osen

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Where is the Tolen family from?

You can see how Tolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tolen family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tolen's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Tolen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tolen. 100% of Tolen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolen 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Tolen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 971 military records available for the last name Tolen. For the veterans among your Tolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tolen in 1949 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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