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Tolm Family History

Tolm 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, Holm, Olm, Tom, Kolm, Tole, Tong, Wolf, Helm, Palm

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Where is the Tolm family from?

You can see how Tolm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tolm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tolm family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolm's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolm 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 70 census records available for the last name Tolm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolm 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 Tolm. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tolm. For the veterans among your Tolm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolm lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Tolm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tolm in 1972 was 67, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolm 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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