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Tolbet Family History

Tolbet 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: Tolbert, Torbet, Toller, Toles, Tobe, Mollet, Talbot, Tollett, Kolber

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Where is the Tolbet family from?

You can see how Tolbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tolbet families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolbet's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tolbet families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Tolbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolbet 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tolbet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tolbet. For the veterans among your Tolbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolbet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tolbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tolbet in 1977 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolbet 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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