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Tolge Family History

Tolge 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: Tonge, Tolle, Tole, Tong, Loge, Torre, Mole, Toll, Toller, Holme

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Tolge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolge 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tolge. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tolge. For the veterans among your Tolge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolge lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Tolge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tolge in 1970 was 77, and 80 in 2001.

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