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Thofson Family History

Thofson 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, Thomson, Tronson, Thompson, Thomason, Hobson, Thorton

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Where is the Thofson family from?

You can see how Thofson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thofson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thofson family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thofson's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Thofson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thofson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thofson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thofson. 100% of Thofson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Thofson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Thofson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thofson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Thofson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thofson. For the veterans among your Thofson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thofson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Thofson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thofson in 1971 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thofson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thofson 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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