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Tjolsen Family History

Tjolsen 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: Olsen, Dolsen, Holsen, Thomsen, Tholen, Tolen, Thorsen, Tolson, Nolen

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Where is the Tjolsen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjolsen 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 Tjolsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Tjolsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjolsen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Tjolsen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tjolsen. For the veterans among your Tjolsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjolsen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Tjolsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tjolsen in 1984 was 75, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjolsen 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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