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Tolchinsky Family History

Tolchinsky Name 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: Olshansky, Kuchinsky, Dolinsky, Kolinsky, Tolchin, Wolinsky, Oshinsky

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Where is the Tolchinsky family from?

You can see how Tolchinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolchinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tolchinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Tolchinsky families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tolchinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tolchinsky families in 1920.
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What did your Tolchinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolchinsky. 23% of Tolchinsky men worked as a Tailor and 34% of Tolchinsky women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tolchinsky were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tolchinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolchinsky 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Tolchinsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Tolchinsky. For the veterans among your Tolchinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolchinsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tolchinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tolchinsky in 1963 was 79, and 105 in 2004.

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