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Thronsen Family History

Thronsen 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: Thronson, Tronson, Thomsen, Thorsen, Throne, Thrower, Tyrone, Thoen

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Where is the Thronsen family from?

You can see how Thronsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thronsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thronsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thronsen families living in California. This was about 54% of all the recorded Thronsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Thronsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thronsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thronsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thronsen. 100% of Thronsen women worked as an Office 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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What Thronsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Thronsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thronsen 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Thronsen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Thronsen. For the veterans among your Thronsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thronsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Thronsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thronsen in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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