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Tolland Family History

Tolland Surname Meaning

from Ó Tuathaláin see Toland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tolland family from?

You can see how Tolland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tolland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Tolland families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tolland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tolland families in 1911.
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What did your Tolland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolland. 36% of Tolland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tolland women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Paper Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tolland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolland 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Tolland. 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 494 military records available for the last name Tolland. For the veterans among your Tolland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tolland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tolland in 1960 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolland 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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