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Thorstenberg Family History

Thorstenberg Name 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: Furstenberg, Thornberg, Fuerstenberg, Osterberg, Trachtenberg

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Where is the Thorstenberg family from?

You can see how Thorstenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorstenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Thorstenberg families living in Kansas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Thorstenberg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Thorstenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorstenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorstenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thorstenberg. 100% of Thorstenberg men worked as a Manager. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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What Thorstenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Thorstenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorstenberg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Thorstenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Thorstenberg. For the veterans among your Thorstenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorstenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Thorstenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thorstenberg in 1965 was 81, and 74 in 2002.

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