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Tollestrup Family History

Tollestrup 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: Tollefsrud, Toller, Tollett, Westrup, Tolleson, Tolles, Wollaston

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Where is the Tollestrup family from?

You can see how Tollestrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollestrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tollestrup families living in Utah. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tollestrup's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Tollestrup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tollestrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Tollestrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollestrup 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tollestrup. 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 42 military records available for the last name Tollestrup. For the veterans among your Tollestrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollestrup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Tollestrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tollestrup in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tollestrup 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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