Origins of the Thorstensen surname

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    In 1921, most Thorstensens lived in north-wales

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    250 Thorstensen Travel & migration records
    27 Thorstensens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Thorstensen

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    What are the most common Thorstensen first names?

    Ole

    Thorsten

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    Karen

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    Common jobs for Thorstensens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Thorstensens in 1921

    Housemaid Waitress Domestic

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    Commmon male occupations for Thorstensens in 1921

    Sailor

    2

    Able Seaman

    1

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    1

    Clerks

    1

    Donkeyman

    1

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