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Thisted Family History

Thisted 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: Thistle, Thissen, Husted, Whitted, Whited, White, Whiston, Lister

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Where is the Thisted family from?

You can see how Thisted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thisted family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Thisted families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thisted families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thisted's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thisted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thisted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thisted ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thisted ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Thisted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thisted 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Thisted. 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 44 military records available for the last name Thisted. For the veterans among your Thisted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thisted lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thisted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thisted in 1964 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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