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Tolsen Family History

Tolsen 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: Olsen, Dolsen, Holsen, Tolen, Tolson, Nolen, Toller, Toles, Holten

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Where is the Tolsen family from?

You can see how Tolsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tolsen families living in Nebraska. This was about 53% of all the recorded Tolsen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Tolsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolsen 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 Tolsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolsen. 100% of Tolsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tolsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Tolsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolsen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Tolsen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tolsen. For the veterans among your Tolsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolsen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Tolsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tolsen in 1977 was 83, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolsen 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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