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Tharnstrom Family History

Tharnstrom 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: Thunstrom, Quarnstrom, Hallstrom, Branstrom, Fernstrom, Ranstrom

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Where is the Tharnstrom family from?

You can see how Tharnstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharnstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tharnstrom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharnstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tharnstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharnstrom 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 27 census records available for the last name Tharnstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharnstrom 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tharnstrom. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tharnstrom. For the veterans among your Tharnstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharnstrom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Tharnstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tharnstrom in 1970 was 92, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharnstrom 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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