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Toelstede Family History

Toelstede 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: Trelstad, Holsted, Vollstedt, Toledo, Holstein, Tester, Kolstad

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Where is the Toelstede family from?

You can see how Toelstede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toelstede family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toelstede family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toelstede's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Toelstede families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toelstede 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 20 census records available for the last name Toelstede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toelstede 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 Toelstede. 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 10 military records available for the last name Toelstede. For the veterans among your Toelstede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toelstede lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Toelstede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Toelstede in 1980 was 88, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toelstede 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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