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Tolmasoff Family History

Tolmasoff 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: Romanoff, Polakoff, Tomaso, Bogdanoff, Stoloff, Dolloff, Rosoff

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Where is the Tolmasoff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolmasoff 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 Tolmasoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rubbish Collector and Grader were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolmasoff. 63% of Tolmasoff men worked as a Rubbish Collector and 100% of Tolmasoff women worked as a Grader.

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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

  • Rubbish Collector
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grader
    100%

What Tolmasoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Tolmasoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolmasoff 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Tolmasoff. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tolmasoff. For the veterans among your Tolmasoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolmasoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tolmasoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tolmasoff in 1967 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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