This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tofson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tofson Family History

Tofson 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: Towson, Tomson, Tolson, Torson, Tronson, Tolton, Toso, Posson, Rosson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tofson family from?

You can see how Tofson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tofson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Tofson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tofson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tofson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tofson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Tofson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tofson

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Tofson. 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.

View all Tofson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Tofson. For the veterans among your Tofson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tofson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tofson family history

Discover More

What is the average Tofson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tofson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tofson in 1965 was 49, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tofson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tofson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial