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Thonson Family History

Thonson 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: Tronson, Thronson, Thorson, Thomson, Thornton, Hanson, Thompson

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Where is the Thonson family from?

You can see how Thonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thonson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Thonson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thonson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thonson 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 Thonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thonson. 36% of Thonson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Thonson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thonson were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonson 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Thonson. 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 78 military records available for the last name Thonson. For the veterans among your Thonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Thonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thonson in 1977 was 28, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonson 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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