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Tolstead Family History

Tolstead 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: Holstead, Halstead, Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad, Holstad

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Where is the Tolstead family from?

You can see how Tolstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tolstead family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tolstead's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Tolstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolstead 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 Tolstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolstead. 60% of Tolstead 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Tolstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Tolstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolstead 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 Tolstead. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tolstead. For the veterans among your Tolstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolstead lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Tolstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tolstead in 1976 was 65, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolstead 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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