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Tolstoi Family History

Tolstoi 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: Colston, Rolston, Holston, Tolton, Tosto, Tolson, Tosti, Polston

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Where is the Tolstoi family from?

You can see how Tolstoi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolstoi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tolstoi families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tolstoi's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolstoi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolstoi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Tolstoi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolstoi 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tolstoi. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tolstoi. For the veterans among your Tolstoi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolstoi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tolstoi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tolstoi in 1967 was 93, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolstoi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolstoi 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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