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Tolstoy Family History

Tolstoy 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, Polston, Golston

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Where is the Tolstoy family from?

You can see how Tolstoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolstoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tolstoy families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tolstoy's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolstoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolstoy 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 Tolstoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baristeratlaw was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tolstoy. 100% of Tolstoy men worked as a Baristeratlaw.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baristeratlaw
    100%

What Tolstoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Tolstoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolstoy 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Tolstoy. 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 308 military records available for the last name Tolstoy. For the veterans among your Tolstoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolstoy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tolstoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tolstoy in 1965 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolstoy 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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