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Thorsten Family History

Thorsten 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: Thorsen, Thornton, Thurston, Thorstad, Holsten, Thorton, Thoren

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Where is the Thorsten family from?

You can see how Thorsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thorsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Thorsten families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Thorsten's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Thorsten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorsten 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 Thorsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thorsten. 60% of Thorsten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thorsten women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Thorsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Thorsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorsten 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Thorsten. 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 130 military records available for the last name Thorsten. For the veterans among your Thorsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorsten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thorsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Thorsten in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thorsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorsten 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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