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Tolvay Family History

Tolvay 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: Tovey, Tolar, Tolley, Morvay, Tolman, Holway, Golay, Solway, Tolly

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What did your Tolvay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolvay. 100% of Tolvay men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Tolvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolvay 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tolvay. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tolvay. For the veterans among your Tolvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolvay lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Tolvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tolvay in 1990 was 82, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolvay 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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