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Thorgusen Family History

Thorgusen 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: Thoresen, Thorsen, Horgen, Thygesen, Thorburn, Torgersen, Thoren

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Thorgusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorgusen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thorgusen. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Thorgusen. For the veterans among your Thorgusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorgusen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thorgusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thorgusen in 1963 was 69, and 59 in 2003.

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