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Thansen Family History

Thansen 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: Hansen, Hanson, Gansen, Tannen, Tansey, Hansel, Hanen, Hannen

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Where is the Thansen family from?

You can see how Thansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Thansen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thansen families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Thansen's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Thansen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thansen 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 45 census records available for the last name Thansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thansen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Thansen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thansen. For the veterans among your Thansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thansen 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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