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Tolles Family History

Tolles Name Meaning

English: variant of Towles . This form of the surname has died out in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Towles, Toles, Tolle, Toller, Tolley, Ogles, Bolles, Rolley, Milles

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Where is the Tolles family from?

You can see how Tolles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Tolles families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tolles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tolles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tolles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolles. 24% of Tolles men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Tolles women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tolles were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tolles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolles 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Tolles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tolles. For the veterans among your Tolles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolles lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tolles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tolles in 1951 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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