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Tjostelson Family History

Tjostelson Surname 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: Thostenson, Tostenson, Torkelson, Ostenson, Thorstenson, Torstenson

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Where is the Tjostelson family from?

You can see how Tjostelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjostelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tjostelson family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjostelson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tjostelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjostelson 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 Tjostelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Tjostelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tjostelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjostelson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tjostelson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Tjostelson. For the veterans among your Tjostelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjostelson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tjostelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tjostelson in 1970 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjostelson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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