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Thestrup Family History

Thestrup 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: Westrup, Chestnut, Westrum, Bidstrup, Hattrup, Thorup, Bentrup

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Where is the Thestrup family from?

You can see how Thestrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thestrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thestrup families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thestrup families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Thestrup's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Thestrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thestrup 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 113 census records available for the last name Thestrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thestrup 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Thestrup. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thestrup. For the veterans among your Thestrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thestrup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Thestrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thestrup in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thestrup 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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