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Tolnay Family History

Tolnay 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: Torney, Dolney, Olney, Molnar, Tony, Tolar, Wolny, Tolley, Tolman

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Where is the Tolnay family from?

You can see how Tolnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tolnay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tolnay families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tolnay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tolnay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolnay 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 Tolnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolnay. 100% of Tolnay men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Tolnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolnay 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Tolnay. 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 293 military records available for the last name Tolnay. For the veterans among your Tolnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolnay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tolnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tolnay in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolnay 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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