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Thorngren Family History

Thorngren Surname Meaning

Swedish (mainly Thörngren): ornamental name from törne ‘rose bush’ or thorn an ornamental spelling of torn ‘thorn bush’.

It is possibly used as a placename element, which adds to its historical significance.

The name incorporates the element gren ‘branch’, further enriching its meaning.

This combination reflects a connection to nature, particularly the characteristics of thorny plants.

In essence, Thörngren serves as a beautiful example of how names can carry both literal and symbolic meanings.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thorngren family from?

You can see how Thorngren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorngren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorngren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Thorngren families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thorngren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thorngren families in 1880.
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What did your Thorngren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thorngren. 36% of Thorngren men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thorngren women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thorngren were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Thorngren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Thorngren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorngren 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Thorngren. 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 236 military records available for the last name Thorngren. For the veterans among your Thorngren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorngren lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Thorngren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thorngren in 1948 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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