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Tollefsrud Family History

Tollefsrud Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from seven farmsteads in southeastern Norway so named from the personal name Tollef (see Tollefsen)

+ rud from Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tollefsrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollefsrud family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tollefsrud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tollefsrud family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tollefsrud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tollefsrud families in 1891.
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What did your Tollefsrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tollefsrud. 34% of Tollefsrud men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tollefsrud women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tollefsrud were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Student Nurse
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Tollefsrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollefsrud 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tollefsrud. 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 107 military records available for the last name Tollefsrud. For the veterans among your Tollefsrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollefsrud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tollefsrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tollefsrud in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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