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Thenson Family History

Thenson 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: Henson, Benson, Tronson, Henton, Hanson, Stenson, Shenton, Hendon

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Where is the Thenson family from?

You can see how Thenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thenson families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Thenson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thenson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thenson. 100% of Thenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Thenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thenson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Thenson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thenson. For the veterans among your Thenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thenson lifespan?

Average Thenson life expectancy in 1995 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thenson 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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