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Kristofferson was the original family name. From Norway to Kansas, awaiting word that a home in the "New Country" had been established. In possession of the family is the original passerger ticket which provided transportation for the remaining family members in Norway. A.Mortensen & Co. general Steamship Agents,For all Lines Carrying Pasengers Across the Atlantic Ocean,to Ellis Island New York. Feb.21,1898. Passenger Kristoffer Kristofferson,from Willis Kansas for the sum of three hundred eleven and 30cts. dollars, 5 adults and one child between 1 and 12 years. From Stavanger Norway,to Willis,Kansas by Cunard Line,subject to the rules and regulations of said Steamship Co. Kristoffer Tollefson 54 Antomie Tollefson48 BinaTollefson 18 Anna Tollefson16 Antone Tollefson 11(my grandfather) hence the name changed because oldest son Tollef came first and sent money, new country name...Kristofferson to Tollefson