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Thorstenson Family History

Thorstenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Thorstensen. Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Thorstensson a cognate of 1 above.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thorstenson family from?

You can see how Thorstenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorstenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorstenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Thorstenson families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Thorstenson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Thorstenson families in 1911.
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What did your Thorstenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thorstenson. 75% of Thorstenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thorstenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorstenson 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Thorstenson. 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 394 military records available for the last name Thorstenson. For the veterans among your Thorstenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorstenson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thorstenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thorstenson in 1958 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorstenson 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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