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Takelson Family History

Takelson 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: Kelson, Akerson, Torkelson, Abelson, Adelson, Askelson, Samelson

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Where is the Takelson family from?

You can see how Takelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Takelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Takelson families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Takelson's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Takelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takelson 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 13 census records available for the last name Takelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takelson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Takelson. 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 military records available for the last name Takelson. For the veterans among your Takelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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