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Tolvanen Family History

Tolvanen 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: Tolonen, Toivonen, Mulvaney, Toland, Moilanen, Tikkanen, Tomanek

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Where is the Tolvanen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolvanen 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 Tolvanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolvanen. 100% of Tolvanen women worked as a Maid.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Tolvanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolvanen 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Tolvanen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tolvanen. For the veterans among your Tolvanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolvanen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tolvanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tolvanen in 1969 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolvanen 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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