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Tolkowsky Family History

Tolkowsky 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: Olkowski, Polkowski, Falkowski, Polakowski, Borkowski, Ziolkowski

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Where is the Tolkowsky family from?

You can see how Tolkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tolkowsky family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolkowsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tolkowsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Tolkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolkowsky 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Tolkowsky. 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 Tolkowsky. For the veterans among your Tolkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolkowsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Tolkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tolkowsky in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolkowsky 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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