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Tolemy Family History

Tolemy 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: Toledo, Toles, Coley, Foley, Tovey, Boley, Oley, Poley, Soley, Tolley

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Where is the Tolemy family from?

You can see how Tolemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolemy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tolemy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tolemy families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolemy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tolemy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolemy 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 59 census records available for the last name Tolemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolemy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Tolemy. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tolemy. For the veterans among your Tolemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolemy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Tolemy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tolemy in 1978 was 55, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolemy 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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