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Thostenson Family History

Thostenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Thostensen or of its more common variant Tostensen (see Tostenson).

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


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Where is the Thostenson family from?

You can see how Thostenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thostenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thostenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Thostenson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thostenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thostenson families in 1891.
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What did your Thostenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thostenson. 52% of Thostenson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Thostenson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thostenson were Teacher and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Thostenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Thostenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thostenson 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Thostenson. 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 139 military records available for the last name Thostenson. For the veterans among your Thostenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thostenson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thostenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thostenson in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thostenson 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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