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Thorwaldsen Family History

Thorwaldsen 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: Tharaldson, Haraldson, Thormahlen, Thomassen, Thoresen, Thorsen

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Where is the Thorwaldsen family from?

You can see how Thorwaldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorwaldsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorwaldsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thorwaldsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorwaldsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thorwaldsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorwaldsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorwaldsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Thorwaldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorwaldsen 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Thorwaldsen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thorwaldsen. For the veterans among your Thorwaldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorwaldsen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Thorwaldsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thorwaldsen in 1961 was 56, and 80 in 2002.

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