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Tolesen Family History

Tolesen 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: Olesen, Olsen, Toles, Tolonen, Tollefsen, Tonnesen, Tolleson, Dolsen

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Where is the Tolesen family from?

You can see how Tolesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolesen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tolesen families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tolesen's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Tolesen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Tolesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolesen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tolesen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tolesen. For the veterans among your Tolesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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