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We are the largest connected group of Toulsons in the world
Our private Facebook group is a secure, friendly place to meet people who share an interest in the Toulson name, learn about our rich history and collaborate on projects. Click the image to the left or the button below to join us.
Forebears estimate less than 2,000 living people worldwide share the Toulson name. Read more at Forebears.io…
Our research has identified a number of family groups with no common ancestor up to 350 years ago. Groups include, Durham, Kent, Lincolnshire, Maryland, Portugal & Angola and Yorkshire. Understanding any relationship between them is the primary objective of our Y-DNA project. Read more…
Despite the resemblance to French locations, Toulson is a patronymic surname (son of Thomas, Tomlinson), possibly via Tolson. Read more…
From Toolson to Trulson and Towlson, Tollesson to Tulsian and Tulshan, Tolson is globally by far the most common of the derivatives, with over 9,500 people sharing the Tolson name, it’s approximately 4x larger than the next most common phonetically similar name, Tolleson (2,606 people) and 5x larger than the global Toulson population. Read more…
In pictures
Featured articles
Stephen Toulson & Sons (ST&S) 1911-1974
Lincolnshire group. Family sand and gravel business created by Stephen Toulson 1858 and his family in Sheffield around 1911 and sold to Amey Roadstone in 1974. Click the image for more...
John M. Toulson 1878 & Matilda (Maude) Ringold
Maryland group. Drug store owner born to Milburn Asbury Toulson 1853 and Sarah Bordley in Chestertown, Maryland. Click the image for more...
John (Jack) Foster Toulson 1901 & Evelyn Gill
Linclonshire group. Born to Stephen Toulson 1858 and Betsy Laura Payling in Sheffield, Yorkshire. Click the image for more...
The Parker-Toulsons of Skipwith Hall 1707-1889
Yorkshire group. George Toulson 1706 and Elizabeth Parker were the first to own this beautiful home in East Yorkshire and gave rise to the Parker-Toulson family. Click the image for more...