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Torkeldson Family History

Torkeldson 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: Torkelson, Thorkelson, Cornelison, Cornelson, Torgerson, Truelson

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Where is the Torkeldson family from?

You can see how Torkeldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torkeldson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torkeldson family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Torkeldson's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Torkeldson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Torkeldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torkeldson 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Torkeldson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Torkeldson. For the veterans among your Torkeldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torkeldson lifespan?

Average Torkeldson life expectancy in 1972 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torkeldson 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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