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Tolvin Family History

Tolvin 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: Tolin, Colvin, Galvin, Potvin, Polin, Molin, Tolton, Tobin, Collin

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Where is the Tolvin family from?

You can see how Tolvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolvin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolvin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tolvin family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolvin's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolvin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolvin 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 Tolvin ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Tolvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Tolvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolvin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tolvin. 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 Tolvin. For the veterans among your Tolvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolvin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Tolvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tolvin in 1974 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolvin 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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