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Tolke Family History

Tolke 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: Tolle, Toelke, Tooke, Wolke, Tole, Cocke, Torre, Mole, Toll, Toller

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Where is the Tolke family from?

You can see how Tolke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tolke families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tolke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tolke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolke 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 333 census records available for the last name Tolke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolke 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Tolke. 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 279 military records available for the last name Tolke. For the veterans among your Tolke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Tolke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tolke in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolke 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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