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Toolis Family History

Toolis 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: Toles, Solis, Doolin, Molis, Lollis, Loomis, Hollis, Tolin, Toole

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Where is the Toolis family from?

You can see how Toolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toolis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Toolis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Toolis families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Toolis's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Toolis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toolis 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 Toolis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toolis. 60% of Toolis men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Toolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toolis 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Toolis. 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 183 military records available for the last name Toolis. For the veterans among your Toolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toolis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Toolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Toolis in 1951 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toolis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toolis 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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