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Toolson Family History

Toolson 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: Toulson, Tolson, Woolson, Toalson, Tronson, Woolston, Goodson, Tolton

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Where is the Toolson family from?

You can see how Toolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Toolson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Toolson families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Toolson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Toolson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toolson 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 Toolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toolson. 100% of Toolson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Toolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toolson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Toolson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Toolson. For the veterans among your Toolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toolson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Toolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Toolson in 1966 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toolson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toolson 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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