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Torkilson Family History

Torkilson 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: Torkelson, Tonkinson, Tomkinson, Thorkelson, Trulson, Parkinson

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Where is the Torkilson family from?

You can see how Torkilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torkilson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Torkilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Torkilson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Torkilson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Torkilson families in 1891.
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What did your Torkilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torkilson. 50% of Torkilson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Torkilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Torkilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torkilson 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Torkilson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Torkilson. For the veterans among your Torkilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torkilson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Torkilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Torkilson in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torkilson 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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