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Thorsen Family History

Thorsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Thor.

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


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Where is the Thorsen family from?

You can see how Thorsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thorsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Thorsen families living in Essex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Thorsen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Thorsen families in 1891.
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What did your Thorsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thorsen. 100% of Thorsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Thorsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorsen 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Thorsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Thorsen. For the veterans among your Thorsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorsen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Thorsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thorsen in 1948 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thorsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorsen 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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