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Tolbertson Family History

Tolbertson 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: Robertson, Albertson, Gilbertson, Culbertson, Wolverton, Humbertson

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Where is the Tolbertson family from?

You can see how Tolbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolbertson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tolbertson families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tolbertson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tolbertson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Tolbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolbertson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tolbertson. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tolbertson. For the veterans among your Tolbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolbertson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Tolbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tolbertson in 1969 was 75, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolbertson 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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