| ![Show Contents]() Torkelson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Torkelson familyThe surname Torkelson was first found in Cheshire at Torkington, a township, in the parish and union of Stockport, hundred of Macclesfield. 1 Now part of Greater Manchester, the township comprises 670 acres. Early East Cheshire rolls had the following early entries for the family: Simon de Torkinton, 1225; Robert de Torkinton, 1225; and Thomas de Torkinton, 1357. 2 Early History of the Torkelson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Torkelson research. Another 50 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1511, 1517, 1883 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Torkelson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Torkelson Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Torkington, Turkington and others. Early Notables of the Torkelson familyNotables of the family at this time include Sir Richard Torkington (fl. 1517), an English priest and pilgrim, presented in 1511 to the rectory of Mulberton in Norfolk by Sir Thomas Boleyn. "In 1517 he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and of his journey he has left an account. "He started from Rye in...
Another 56 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Torkelson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Torkelson RankingIn the United States, the name Torkelson is the 13,899th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Torkelson family to Ireland
Some of the Torkelson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 58 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Torkelson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Torkel Torkelson, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Lake Hurst" from Cristobal 4
- Kathleen Torkelson, aged 42, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Olympic" from Southampton, England 4
- Emma Torkelson, aged 36, who arrived in New York, N.Y. in 1920 aboard the ship "Bergensfjord" from Kristiania, Norway 4
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- Ross E. Torkelson, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Navy, during World War II, credited with 5 aerial victories
- Jodie R. Torkelson, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008 5
- Charles E. Torkelson, American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives; Defeated, 1912; Elected 1918 5
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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