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Thunstedt Family History

Thunstedt 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: Hustedt, Hunstad, Nienstedt, Ahlstedt, Thunstrom, Lundstedt, Husted

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Where is the Thunstedt family from?

You can see how Thunstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thunstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thunstedt family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thunstedt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thunstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thunstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thunstedt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Thunstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thunstedt 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Thunstedt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Thunstedt. For the veterans among your Thunstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thunstedt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Thunstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thunstedt in 1971 was 70, and 84 in 2001.

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