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Tolway Family History

Tolway 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: Holway, Solway, Conway, Rodway, Galway, Soloway, Tolar, Selway

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Where is the Tolway family from?

You can see how Tolway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tolway families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tolway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tolway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Tolway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolway 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tolway. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tolway. For the veterans among your Tolway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolway lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Tolway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tolway in 1977 was 70, and 49 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolway 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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