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Tollafson Family History

Tollafson Surname 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: Tollefson, Tollefsen, Tolleson, Olafson, Tollison, Wollaston, Rolfson

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Where is the Tollafson family from?

You can see how Tollafson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollafson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tollafson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Tollafson families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tollafson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tollafson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Tollafson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollafson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tollafson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Tollafson. For the veterans among your Tollafson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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