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Tolma Family History

Tolma 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: Toma, Tolman, Touma, Torma, Tolsma, Toll, Holm, Holme, Toles, Toyama

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Where is the Tolma family from?

You can see how Tolma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tolma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Tolma families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolma's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tolma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolma 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 59 census records available for the last name Tolma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolma 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tolma. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tolma. For the veterans among your Tolma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolma lifespan?

Average Tolma life expectancy in 1975 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolma 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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