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Tolstedt Family History

Tolstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Holsted, Vollstedt, Toledo, Holstein, Kolstad, Tollett

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Where is the Tolstedt family from?

You can see how Tolstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tolstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tolstedt family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tolstedt's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tolstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tolstedt 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 Tolstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tolstedt. 100% of Tolstedt 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 Tolstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Tolstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tolstedt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tolstedt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tolstedt. For the veterans among your Tolstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tolstedt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tolstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tolstedt in 1968 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tolstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tolstedt 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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