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Thirlkel Family History

Thirlkel 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: Thielke, Turkel, Thorley, Thiel, Hilke, Thill, Zirkel, Shirley

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Where is the Thirlkel family from?

You can see how Thirlkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirlkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirlkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thirlkel families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirlkel's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Thirlkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirlkel 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 38 census records available for the last name Thirlkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirlkel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thirlkel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thirlkel. For the veterans among your Thirlkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirlkel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Thirlkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thirlkel in 1977 was 80, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirlkel 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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