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Stoleson Family History

Stoleson 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: Stolen, Tolleson, Oleson, Steveson, Tolson, Stillson, Stilson

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Where is the Stoleson family from?

You can see how Stoleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Stoleson families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Stoleson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Stoleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoleson. 100% of Stoleson 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Stoleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoleson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Stoleson. 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 60 military records available for the last name Stoleson. For the veterans among your Stoleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoleson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Stoleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Stoleson in 1958 was 49, and 88 in 2003.

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