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Tolsted Family History

Tolsted 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: Holsted, Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad, Holstad, Polster, Toste

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Where is the Tolsted family from?

You can see how Tolsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolsted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolsted families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tolsted family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolsted's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tolsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Tolsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolsted 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tolsted. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tolsted. For the veterans among your Tolsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolsted lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tolsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tolsted in 1968 was 83, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolsted 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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