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Thorderson Family History

Thorderson 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: Thoreson, Thomerson, Torgerson, Thorkelson, Holgerson, Henderson

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Where is the Thorderson family from?

You can see how Thorderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorderson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thorderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thorderson families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorderson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Thorderson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorderson 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 95 census records available for the last name Thorderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorderson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Thorderson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Thorderson. For the veterans among your Thorderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorderson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Thorderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thorderson in 1972 was 60, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorderson 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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