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Torkleson Family History

Torkleson 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, Tolleson, Torgeson, Trulson, Okeson, Bartleson, Torstenson

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Where is the Torkleson family from?

You can see how Torkleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Torkleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Torkleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Torkleson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Torkleson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Torkleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Torkleson 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 Torkleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Torkleson. 100% of Torkleson men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Torkleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Torkleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Torkleson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Torkleson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Torkleson. For the veterans among your Torkleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Torkleson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Torkleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Torkleson in 1981 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Torkleson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Torkleson 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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