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Thulsen Family History

Thulsen 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: Thuesen, Hulse, Thelen, Trulson, Thalken, Thissen, Theisen, Hulsey

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Where is the Thulsen family from?

You can see how Thulsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thulsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thulsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thulsen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Thulsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thulsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thulsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Thulsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thulsen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Thulsen. 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 Thulsen. For the veterans among your Thulsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thulsen

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