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Thorsteinson Family History

Thorsteinson 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: Thorstenson, Torstenson, Thostenson, Tostenson, Ostenson, Mortenson

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Where is the Thorsteinson family from?

You can see how Thorsteinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorsteinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorsteinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Thorsteinson families living in Manitoba. This was about 65% of all the recorded Thorsteinson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Thorsteinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorsteinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorsteinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thorsteinson. 70% of Thorsteinson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thorsteinson women worked as a Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thorsteinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorsteinson 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Thorsteinson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Thorsteinson. For the veterans among your Thorsteinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorsteinson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thorsteinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thorsteinson in 1963 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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