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Toellner Family History

Toellner Surname Meaning

North German (Töllner): occupational name for a collector of tolls or customs levies Middle Low German tolner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Toellner family from?

You can see how Toellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toellner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toellner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Toellner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Toellner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Toellner families in 1911.
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What did your Toellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toellner. 54% of Toellner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Toellner women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Cake Wrapper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Toellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Toellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toellner 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Toellner. 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 286 military records available for the last name Toellner. For the veterans among your Toellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toellner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Toellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Toellner in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toellner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toellner 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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