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Thonnesen Family History

Thonnesen 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: Tonnesen, Tonnessen, Thoresen, Tennessen, Thornes, Thygesen, Tronnes

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Where is the Thonnesen family from?

You can see how Thonnesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonnesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thonnesen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thonnesen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Thonnesen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Thonnesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonnesen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Thonnesen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Thonnesen. For the veterans among your Thonnesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonnesen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thonnesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thonnesen in 1964 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonnesen 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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