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Tolever Family History

Tolever 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: Wolever, Toliver, Oliver, Lever, Toller, Klever, Tolliver, Stoever

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Where is the Tolever family from?

You can see how Tolever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolever family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Tolever families living in West Virginia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tolever's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Tolever families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolever 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 Tolever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolever. 100% of Tolever men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tolever family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Tolever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolever 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tolever. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tolever. For the veterans among your Tolever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolever lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Tolever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tolever in 1963 was 29, and 39 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolever

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolever 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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