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Terkelson Family History

Terkelson 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, Bertelson, Thorkelson, Eskelson, Truelson, Kelson

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Where is the Terkelson family from?

You can see how Terkelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terkelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terkelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Terkelson families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Terkelson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Terkelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terkelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Terkelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terkelson. 50% of Terkelson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Terkelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Terkelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terkelson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Terkelson. 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 77 military records available for the last name Terkelson. For the veterans among your Terkelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terkelson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Terkelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Terkelson in 1965 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terkelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terkelson 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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