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Theodorsen Family History

Theodorsen 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: Theodore, Theodorou, Thorsen, Henderson, Thoren, Theisen, Thorson

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Where is the Theodorsen family from?

You can see how Theodorsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theodorsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Theodorsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Theodorsen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Theodorsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Theodorsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Theodorsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theodorsen 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Theodorsen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Theodorsen. For the veterans among your Theodorsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theodorsen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Theodorsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Theodorsen in 1950 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theodorsen 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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