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Thorsoe Family History

Thorsoe 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: Thorson, Thore, Thorpe, Thorne, Thorton, Thoreson, Thorsen, Torson

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Where is the Thorsoe family from?

You can see how Thorsoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorsoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thorsoe family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorsoe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thorsoe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Thorsoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorsoe 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Thorsoe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thorsoe. For the veterans among your Thorsoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorsoe lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Thorsoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thorsoe in 1989 was 78, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorsoe 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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