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Tollan Family History

Tollan Surname Meaning

from Ó Tuathaláin see Toland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tollan family from?

You can see how Tollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tollan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tollan families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tollan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tollan families in 1911.
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What did your Tollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tollan. 100% of Tollan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tollan women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tollan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollan 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Tollan. 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 167 military records available for the last name Tollan. For the veterans among your Tollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Tollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tollan in 1957 was 45, and 89 in 2001.

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