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Tolkoff Family History

Tolkoff 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: Wolkoff, Stoloff, Dolloff, Tordoff, Polakoff, Soloff, Rockoff, Roloff

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Where is the Tolkoff family from?

You can see how Tolkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tolkoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tolkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolkoff 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 Tolkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolkoff. 50% of Tolkoff men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Tolkoff 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tolkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Tolkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolkoff 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tolkoff. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tolkoff. For the veterans among your Tolkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolkoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Tolkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tolkoff in 1959 was 54, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolkoff 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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