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Tolpa Family History

Tolpa 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: Topa, Toll, Toles, Toda, Pola, Molla, Bolla, Toma, Toop, Topp

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Where is the Tolpa family from?

You can see how Tolpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolpa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tolpa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Tolpa families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolpa's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tolpa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolpa 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 Tolpa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolpa. 55% of Tolpa 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
    55%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Weaver
    19%

What Tolpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Tolpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolpa 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Tolpa. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tolpa. For the veterans among your Tolpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolpa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tolpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tolpa in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolpa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolpa 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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