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Toleson Family History

Toleson Name 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: Tolleson, Oleson, Tolson, Coleson, Toledo, Toles, Tolton, Oveson

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Where is the Toleson family from?

You can see how Toleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toleson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Toleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Toleson families living in North Carolina. This was about 62% of all the recorded Toleson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Toleson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Toleson. 37% of Toleson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Caddy
    19%
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What Toleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Toleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toleson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Toleson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Toleson. For the veterans among your Toleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toleson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Toleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Toleson in 1971 was 83, and 39 in 2001.

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