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Tollenaar Family History

Tollenaar 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: Molenaar, Toller, Hollender, Dollar, Tuller, Koller, Stoller, Teller

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Where is the Tollenaar family from?

You can see how Tollenaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollenaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tollenaar families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Tollenaar's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tollenaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tollenaar 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 Tollenaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Repairer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tollenaar. 100% of Tollenaar men worked as a Shoe Repairer and 100% of Tollenaar women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Shoe Repairer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tollenaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Tollenaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollenaar 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Tollenaar. 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 132 military records available for the last name Tollenaar. For the veterans among your Tollenaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollenaar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tollenaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tollenaar in 1958 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tollenaar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tollenaar 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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