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Tollas Family History

Tollas 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: Tolles, Hollas, Pallas, Toll, Toller, Dollar, Toles, Dallas, Molla

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Where is the Tollas family from?

You can see how Tollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tollas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tollas families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tollas's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Tollas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tollas 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 Tollas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tollas. 38% of Tollas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Machinest
    25%

What Tollas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Tollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollas 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Tollas. 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 109 military records available for the last name Tollas. For the veterans among your Tollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Tollas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tollas in 1960 was 46, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tollas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tollas 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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