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Thonesen Family History

Thonesen 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: Thoresen, Tonnesen, Thygesen, Thuesen, Thoreson, Thomsen, Thorsen

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Where is the Thonesen family from?

You can see how Thonesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonesen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Thonesen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thonesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thonesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thonesen 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 Thonesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thonesen. 100% of Thonesen 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 Thonesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Thonesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonesen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Thonesen. 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 Thonesen. For the veterans among your Thonesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonesen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Thonesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Thonesen in 1976 was 84, and 40 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thonesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonesen 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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