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Thygersen Family History

Thygersen 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: Thygesen, Torgersen, Theisen, Thuesen, Thiessen, Gregersen, Thoresen

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Where is the Thygersen family from?

You can see how Thygersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thygersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thygersen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thygersen's in USA. California had the highest population of Thygersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thygersen 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 63 census records available for the last name Thygersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thygersen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Thygersen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thygersen. For the veterans among your Thygersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thygersen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Thygersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thygersen in 1983 was 86, and 95 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thygersen 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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