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Thorf Family History

Thorf 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: Thor, Thorn, Thore, Thorp, Horn, Hoff, Shore, Torr, Toro, Thurn

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Where is the Thorf family from?

You can see how Thorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thorf family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thorf's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Thorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Thorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorf 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Thorf. 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 Thorf. For the veterans among your Thorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Thorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Thorf in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 1978.

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