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Thunstrom Family History

Thunstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Thunström): ornamental name from thun an ornamental (old) spelling of tun ‘(grass grown) enclosed yard’ (see Thun)

+ ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Thunstrom family from?

You can see how Thunstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thunstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thunstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Thunstrom families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thunstrom's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Thunstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Thunstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thunstrom. 100% of Thunstrom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thunstrom women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

What Thunstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Thunstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thunstrom 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Thunstrom. 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 107 military records available for the last name Thunstrom. For the veterans among your Thunstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thunstrom lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Thunstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thunstrom in 1947 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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