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Thovson Family History

Thovson 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: Thorson, Thomson, Tronson, Thompson, Thomason, Hobson, Thorton

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Where is the Thovson family from?

You can see how Thovson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thovson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thovson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thovson families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Thovson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thovson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Thovson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thovson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Thovson. 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 101 military records available for the last name Thovson. For the veterans among your Thovson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thovson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Thovson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thovson in 1965 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thovson 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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