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Tolchin Family History

Tolchin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name from Tulchin in Ukraine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Turchin, Kolpin, Olin, Kolin, Polin, Gollin, Goldin, Alphin, Volosin

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Where is the Tolchin family from?

You can see how Tolchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tolchin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tolchin families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Tolchin's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Tolchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tolchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolchin. 75% of Tolchin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tolchin women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Tolchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolchin 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Tolchin. 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 85 military records available for the last name Tolchin. For the veterans among your Tolchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolchin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tolchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tolchin in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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