Tolison Family History

Tolison Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Rolison, Tolson, Tollison, Tolton, Allison, Rolfson, Tolin, Lison, Tolleson, Olsson

2,000 record(s) for Tolison

723	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
136	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
543	Census and Voter Lists
633	Member Trees

Where is the Tolison family from?

You can see how Tolison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tolison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tolison families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tolison's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolison families in 1840.

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

What did your Tolison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tolison. 45% of Tolison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tolison women worked as a Housewife.

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

Laborer

45%

Farmer

34%

Truck driver

23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

100%

What Tolison family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 543 census records available for the last name Tolison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Tolison. 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 136 military records available for the last name Tolison. For the veterans among your Tolison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Tolison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tolison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tolison in 1966 was 52, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolison 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.