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Thorlakson Family History

Thorlakson Name 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: Thomason, Thorson, Thoreson, Thomasson, Thorkelson, Thomlinson

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Where is the Thorlakson family from?

You can see how Thorlakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorlakson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Thorlakson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Thorlakson families living in Washington. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thorlakson's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Thorlakson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorlakson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorlakson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thorlakson. 55% of Thorlakson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thorlakson women worked as a Typist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Thorlakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorlakson 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Thorlakson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Thorlakson. For the veterans among your Thorlakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorlakson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thorlakson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thorlakson in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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