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Tolcott Family History

Tolcott 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: Talcott, Wolcott, Olcott, Walcott, Tollett, Wilcott, Alcott, Silcott

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Where is the Tolcott family from?

You can see how Tolcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolcott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tolcott family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolcott's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolcott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolcott 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 276 census records available for the last name Tolcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolcott 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tolcott. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tolcott. For the veterans among your Tolcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolcott lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Tolcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tolcott in 1971 was 27, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolcott 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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