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Toleff Family History

Toleff 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: Toledo, Toles, Stoloff, Topliff, Oliff, Wolff, Soloff, Tolen, Leff

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Where is the Toleff family from?

You can see how Toleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toleff family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toleff's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Toleff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Toleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toleff 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Toleff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Toleff. For the veterans among your Toleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toleff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Toleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Toleff in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toleff 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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