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Tackelson Family History

Tackelson 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, Nickelson, Askelson, Mickelson, Ackerson, Kelson

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Where is the Tackelson family from?

You can see how Tackelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tackelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tackelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Tackelson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tackelson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tackelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tackelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Tackelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tackelson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tackelson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tackelson. For the veterans among your Tackelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tackelson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tackelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tackelson in 1964 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tackelson 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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