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Thorsfeldt Family History

Thorsfeldt 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: Hofeldt, Hosfeld, Thorsell, Horsfield, Theesfeld, Hossfeld, Kornfeld

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Where is the Thorsfeldt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorsfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thorsfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Thorsfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorsfeldt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Thorsfeldt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Thorsfeldt. For the veterans among your Thorsfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorsfeldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Thorsfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thorsfeldt in 1967 was 78, and 92 in 1999.

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