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Thristensen Family History

Thristensen 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: Christensen, Christenson, Kristensen, Christesen, Thorstenson

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There are 4 census records available for the last name Thristensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thristensen 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

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There are 6 military records available for the last name Thristensen. For the veterans among your Thristensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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