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Thamsen Family History

Thamsen 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: Thomsen, Hammen, Thalken, Hausen, Thissen, Theisen, Thames, Hasen

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Where is the Thamsen family from?

You can see how Thamsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thamsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thamsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Thamsen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thamsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thamsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thamsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Thamsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thamsen 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Thamsen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Thamsen. For the veterans among your Thamsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thamsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Thamsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Thamsen in 1965 was 77, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thamsen 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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