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Tolkkinen Family History

Tolkkinen 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: Pulkkinen, Jokinen, Tolonen, Heikkinen, Tikkanen, Hokkanen, Koskinen

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Where is the Tolkkinen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolkkinen 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 Tolkkinen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Tolkkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolkkinen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tolkkinen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tolkkinen. For the veterans among your Tolkkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolkkinen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Tolkkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tolkkinen in 1965 was 67, and 83 in 1995.

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