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Tollerson Family History

Tollerson 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: Tolleson, Rollerson, Tillerson, Tollefson, Holgerson, Tollefsen

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Where is the Tollerson family from?

You can see how Tollerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tollerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Tollerson families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tollerson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tollerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tollerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tollerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tollerson. 47% of Tollerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tollerson women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Yardmaker
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tollerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tollerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollerson 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Tollerson. 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 269 military records available for the last name Tollerson. For the veterans among your Tollerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tollerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tollerson in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tollerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tollerson 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.

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