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Thorgeson Family History

Thorgeson 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: Thoreson, Torgeson, Thorson, Borgeson, Georgeson, Thoresen, Torgerson

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Where is the Thorgeson family from?

You can see how Thorgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorgeson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorgeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Thorgeson families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Thorgeson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thorgeson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Thorgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorgeson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Thorgeson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thorgeson. For the veterans among your Thorgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorgeson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Thorgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thorgeson in 1966 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorgeson 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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