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Tullefson Family History

Tullefson 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: Tollefson, Tollefsen, Tellefsen, Tolleson, Tillerson, Ellefson

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You can see how Tullefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tullefson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tullefson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Tullefson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tullefson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tullefson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Tullefson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tullefson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tullefson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tullefson. For the veterans among your Tullefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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