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Thorarinson Family History

Thorarinson 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: Thorstenson, Torgrimson, Thomlinson, Thornton, Thorington, Tharaldson

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Where is the Thorarinson family from?

You can see how Thorarinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorarinson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thorarinson family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorarinson's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Thorarinson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorarinson 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 Thorarinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thorarinson. 30% of Thorarinson men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    30%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Thorarinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Thorarinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorarinson 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Thorarinson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Thorarinson. For the veterans among your Thorarinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorarinson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Thorarinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thorarinson in 1965 was 81, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorarinson 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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