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Thirlkeld Family History

Thirlkeld 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: Threlkeld, Thielke, Turkel, Shield, Thorley, Thiel, Thorsell

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Where is the Thirlkeld family from?

You can see how Thirlkeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirlkeld family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thirlkeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Thirlkeld family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirlkeld's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Thirlkeld families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirlkeld 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 33 census records available for the last name Thirlkeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirlkeld 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 Thirlkeld. 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 47 military records available for the last name Thirlkeld. For the veterans among your Thirlkeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirlkeld lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Thirlkeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Thirlkeld in 1978 was 51, and 88 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thirlkeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirlkeld 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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