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Torkell Family History

Torkell 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: Torell, Cornell, Turkel, Gorrell, Orrell, Tyrrell, Truell, Corbell

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Where is the Torkell family from?

You can see how Torkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torkell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Torkell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Torkell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Torkell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torkell 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 18 census records available for the last name Torkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torkell 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Torkell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Torkell. For the veterans among your Torkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torkell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Torkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Torkell in 1985 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torkell 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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