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Tolli Family History

Tolli 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: Toll, Polli, Lolli, Tolle, Rolli, Colli, Tulli, Tolly, Toller, Doll

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Where is the Tolli family from?

You can see how Tolli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tolli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tolli families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tolli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tolli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolli 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 Tolli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolli. 100% of Tolli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tolli women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Tolli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Tolli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolli 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Tolli. 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 142 military records available for the last name Tolli. For the veterans among your Tolli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tolli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tolli in 1966 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolli 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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