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Tolkow Family History

Tolkow 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: Wolkow, Volkov, Tolton, Tornow, Solow, Rockow, Dolbow, Tomko, Tolson

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Where is the Tolkow family from?

You can see how Tolkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tolkow family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolkow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolkow 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 64 census records available for the last name Tolkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolkow 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tolkow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tolkow. For the veterans among your Tolkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolkow lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Tolkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tolkow in 1975 was 73, and 66 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolkow 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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