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Thoraldson Family History

Thoraldson 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: Tharaldson, Haraldson, Thomason, Donaldson, Thorson, Thoreson

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Where is the Thoraldson family from?

You can see how Thoraldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoraldson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Thoraldson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoraldson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thoraldson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoraldson 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 Thoraldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoraldson. 50% of Thoraldson men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Thoraldson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Thoraldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoraldson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Thoraldson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Thoraldson. For the veterans among your Thoraldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoraldson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Thoraldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thoraldson in 1961 was 76, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thoraldson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoraldson 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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