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Toulson Family History

Toulson Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Yorkshire): variant of Tolson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Toulson family from?

You can see how Toulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Toulson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Toulson families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Toulson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Toulson families in 1911.
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What did your Toulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toulson. 31% of Toulson men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Toulson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toulson were Gardener and Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Toulson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Toulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toulson 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Toulson. 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 672 military records available for the last name Toulson. For the veterans among your Toulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toulson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Toulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Toulson in 1962 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toulson 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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