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Thornbrugh Family History

Thornbrugh Surname Meaning

English: variant of Thornberry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thornbrugh family from?

You can see how Thornbrugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornbrugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thornbrugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Thornbrugh family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thornbrugh's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Thornbrugh families in 1891.
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What did your Thornbrugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thornbrugh. 39% of Thornbrugh men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Thornbrugh women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thornbrugh were Roustabout and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Roustabout
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Thornbrugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thornbrugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornbrugh 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 Thornbrugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 295 military records available for the last name Thornbrugh. For the veterans among your Thornbrugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornbrugh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thornbrugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thornbrugh in 1954 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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