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Tolnai Family History

Tolnai 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: Molnar, Tolar, Tolman, Toni, Tonti, Tolan, Tong, Jonas, Donat, Toledo

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Where is the Tolnai family from?

You can see how Tolnai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolnai family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tolnai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tolnai families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tolnai's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolnai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolnai 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 Tolnai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolnai. 50% of Tolnai men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    50%

What Tolnai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Tolnai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolnai 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Tolnai. 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 88 military records available for the last name Tolnai. For the veterans among your Tolnai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolnai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tolnai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tolnai in 1964 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolnai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolnai 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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