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Stolson Family History

Stolson 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: Tolson, Stilson, Stenson, Tolton, Stolen, Solon, Dolson, Bolson

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Where is the Stolson family from?

You can see how Stolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stolson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stolson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Stolson families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stolson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stolson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stolson 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 Stolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stolson. 100% of Stolson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Stolson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Stolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stolson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Stolson. 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 30 military records available for the last name Stolson. For the veterans among your Stolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stolson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Stolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stolson in 1977 was 86, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stolson 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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