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Tolbird Family History

Tolbird 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, Bird, Toller, Pollard, Lombard, Holberg, Kolberg, Telford

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Where is the Tolbird family from?

You can see how Tolbird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolbird family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolbird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Tolbird families living in Louisiana. This was about 94% of all the recorded Tolbird's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tolbird families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolbird 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 Tolbird ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolbird. 82% of Tolbird men 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
    82%
  • Farm Labor
    19%

What Tolbird family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Tolbird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolbird 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tolbird. 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 131 military records available for the last name Tolbird. For the veterans among your Tolbird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolbird lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tolbird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tolbird in 1967 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolbird 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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