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Tolanski Family History

Tolanski 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: Polanski, Wolanski, Solanki, Wolinski, Dolinski, Romanski, Solinski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolanski 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 10 census records available for the last name Tolanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolanski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tolanski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tolanski. For the veterans among your Tolanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolanski lifespan?

Average Tolanski life expectancy in 1972 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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