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Tolison Family History

Tolison 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: Rolison, Tolson, Tollison, Tolton, Allison, Rolfson, Tolin, Lison

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Where is the Tolison family from?

You can see how Tolison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tolison family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Tolison's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Tolison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolison 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 Tolison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolison. 45% of Tolison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tolison women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tolison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Tolison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolison 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tolison. 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 136 military records available for the last name Tolison. For the veterans among your Tolison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tolison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tolison in 1966 was 52, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolison 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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