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Tollakson Family History

Tollakson 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, Tollefson, Tollison, Wollaston, Tollefsen, Aslakson

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Where is the Tollakson family from?

You can see how Tollakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tollakson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tollakson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tollakson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tollakson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tollakson families in 1911.
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What did your Tollakson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tollakson. 67% of Tollakson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tollakson women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Tollakson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Tollakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tollakson 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Tollakson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tollakson. For the veterans among your Tollakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tollakson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tollakson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tollakson in 1968 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tollakson 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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