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Tolkington Family History

Tolkington 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: Talkington, Elkington, Pilkington, Turkington, Walkington, Wolfington

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Where is the Tolkington family from?

You can see how Tolkington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolkington family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tolkington families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tolkington's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tolkington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Tolkington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolkington 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 immigration records available for the last name Tolkington. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tolkington. For the veterans among your Tolkington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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