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Tolpey Family History

Tolpey 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: Tolley, Torpey, Torney, Toller, Dolney, Toles, Folley, Coley, Tilley

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Where is the Tolpey family from?

You can see how Tolpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolpey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tolpey families living in Surrey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Tolpey's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Tolpey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolpey 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 57 census records available for the last name Tolpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolpey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tolpey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tolpey. For the veterans among your Tolpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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