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Therkilsen Family History

Therkilsen 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: Theisen, Theilen, Theunissen, Thorkelson, Therien, Therrien, Theissen

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Where is the Therkilsen family from?

You can see how Therkilsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therkilsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Therkilsen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Therkilsen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Therkilsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Therkilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therkilsen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Therkilsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Therkilsen. For the veterans among your Therkilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therkilsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Therkilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Therkilsen in 1966 was 79, and 34 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Therkilsen 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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