Tolefson Family History

Tolefson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Tollefson, Tollefsen, Rolfson, Tolleson, Wolfson, Oleson, Olafson, Tolson, Olofson, Ellefson

2,000 record(s) for Tolefson

527	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
33	Military Records
33	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
584	Member Trees

Where is the Tolefson family from?

You can see how Tolefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolefson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolefson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Tolefson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tolefson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tolefson families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolefson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tolefson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolefson.

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

72%

Mechanic

29%

What Tolefson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Tolefson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolefson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Tolefson. 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.

Military Records

There are 33 military records available for the last name Tolefson. For the veterans among your Tolefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Tolefson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Tolefson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tolefson in 1964 was 83, and 97 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolefson 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.