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Thorkelson Family History

Thorkelson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Thorkelsen or of its more common variant Torkelsen (see Torkelson).

Americanized form of Swedish Thorkelsson, a very rare variant of Torkelsson (see Torkelson), a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thorkelson family from?

You can see how Thorkelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorkelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorkelson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Thorkelson families living in Manitoba. This was about 79% of all the recorded Thorkelson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Thorkelson families in 1911.
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What did your Thorkelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thorkelson. 100% of Thorkelson men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thorkelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorkelson 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Thorkelson. 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 165 military records available for the last name Thorkelson. For the veterans among your Thorkelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorkelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thorkelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thorkelson in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorkelson 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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