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Thorden Family History

Thorden 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: Thoren, Thorsen, Harden, Norden, Thorn, Howden, Toren, Thorley

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Where is the Thorden family from?

You can see how Thorden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Thorden family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thorden families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Thorden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorden 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Thorden. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thorden. For the veterans among your Thorden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Thorden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Thorden in 1968 was 56, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorden 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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