Origins of the Tolerton surname

About the Tolertons

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    In 1921, most Tolertons lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Tolerton

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    What are the most common Tolerton first names?

    John

    Samuel

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Tolertons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Tolertons in 1921

    Doctors Wife

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    Domestic Servant

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Head Teacher

    1

    House Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Tolertons in 1921

    Able Seaman

    1

    Assistant Schoolmaster

    1

    Bricklayer

    1

    Carpenter

    1

    Class I Clerk

    1

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