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Tolme Family History

Tolme 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: Holme, Tome, Tolle, Tomme, Tolmie, Tole, Torre, Mole, Toll, Toller

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Where is the Tolme family from?

You can see how Tolme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Tolme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tolme families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolme's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tolme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolme 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 207 census records available for the last name Tolme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolme 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Tolme. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tolme. For the veterans among your Tolme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolme lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Tolme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tolme in 1984 was 95, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolme 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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