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Tolsman Family History

Tolsman 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: Tolman, Tolzman, Tolsma, Holsman, Coleman, Osman, Kosman, Polman

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Where is the Tolsman family from?

You can see how Tolsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tolsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tolsman families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tolsman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tolsman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Tolsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolsman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tolsman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tolsman. For the veterans among your Tolsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolsman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolsman

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