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Tolg Family History

Tolg 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: Tong, Toll, Tole, Song, Rong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Tang, Long

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Where is the Tolg family from?

You can see how Tolg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tolg families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tolg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tolg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolg 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 Tolg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolg. 100% of Tolg women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tolg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolg 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tolg. 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 49 military records available for the last name Tolg. For the veterans among your Tolg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tolg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tolg in 1970 was 84, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolg 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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