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Tharkeldsen Family History

Tharkeldsen 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: Tharaldson, Thorkelson, Haraldson, Haselden, Torkelson, Thoresen

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Where is the Tharkeldsen family from?

You can see how Tharkeldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharkeldsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tharkeldsen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharkeldsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tharkeldsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Tharkeldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharkeldsen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tharkeldsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tharkeldsen. For the veterans among your Tharkeldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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