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Tolper Family History

Tolper 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: Toller, Stolper, Topper, Wolper, Toler, Cooper, Holder, Tuller, Toles

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Where is the Tolper family from?

You can see how Tolper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tolper families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Tolper families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tolper's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tolper families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolper 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 56 census records available for the last name Tolper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolper 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tolper. 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 53 military records available for the last name Tolper. For the veterans among your Tolper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tolper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tolper in 1963 was 43, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolper 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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