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Tolpen Family History

Tolpen 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: Tolen, Nolen, Olsen, Toller, Toles, Holten, Kolden, Toren, Dolen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolpen 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 47 census records available for the last name Tolpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolpen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tolpen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tolpen. For the veterans among your Tolpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolpen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tolpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tolpen in 1968 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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