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Tostensen Family History

Tostensen 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: Tostenson, Ostenson, Torstenson, Mortensen, Thostenson, Stenson

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Where is the Tostensen family from?

You can see how Tostensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tostensen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tostensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tostensen family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tostensen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tostensen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Tostensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tostensen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tostensen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tostensen. For the veterans among your Tostensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tostensen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Tostensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tostensen in 1961 was 55, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tostensen 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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