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Tolliffe Family History

Tolliffe 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: Jolliffe, Topliff, Olliff, Jolliff, Elliff, Oliff, Tolliver, Dolloff

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Where is the Tolliffe family from?

You can see how Tolliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tolliffe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tolliffe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolliffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tolliffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolliffe 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 Tolliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tolliffe. 100% of Tolliffe men worked as a French Polisher and 100% of Tolliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • French Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tolliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Tolliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolliffe 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tolliffe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tolliffe. For the veterans among your Tolliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolliffe lifespan?

Average Tolliffe life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolliffe 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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