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Tollison Family History

Tollison Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Tolleson . Americanized form of Norwegian Tollisen: rare patronymic from the personal name Tolli a variant in Agder of Torleiv (see Tollefsen ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Toalson, Colloton, Jellison, Colliton, Tullio, Trulson, Hollimon

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Where is the Tollison family from?

You can see how Tollison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tollison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Tollison families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tollison's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Tollison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tollison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tollison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tollison. 29% of Tollison men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Tollison women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tollison were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tollison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollison 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Tollison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tollison. For the veterans among your Tollison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollison lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tollison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tollison in 1944 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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