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Tolger Family History

Tolger 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: Toller, Bolger, Folger, Toler, Alger, Holder, Tuller, Toles, Bolter

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Where is the Tolger family from?

You can see how Tolger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tolger family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolger's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolger 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 136 census records available for the last name Tolger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tolger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tolger. For the veterans among your Tolger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolger lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1988, in the United States, Tolger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tolger in 1986 was 82, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolger 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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