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Thorenson Family History

Thorenson 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, Thornton, Sorenson, Hokenson, Thorstenson, Thronson

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Where is the Thorenson family from?

You can see how Thorenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thorenson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Thorenson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorenson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Thorenson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorenson 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 Thorenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thorenson. 100% of Thorenson 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%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Thorenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorenson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Thorenson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Thorenson. For the veterans among your Thorenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorenson lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Thorenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thorenson in 1991 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thorenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorenson 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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