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Thorberson Family History

Thorberson 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: Thoreson, Thomerson, Torgerson, Thorkelson, Holgerson, Torkelson

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Where is the Thorberson family from?

You can see how Thorberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorberson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thorberson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Thorberson family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorberson's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Thorberson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Thorberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorberson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Thorberson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thorberson. For the veterans among your Thorberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorberson lifespan?

Average Thorberson life expectancy in 2001 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorberson 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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