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Thuning Family History

Thuning Surname 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: Tuning, Twining, Thwing, Shuping, Bruning, Thesing, Thulin, Hunting

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Where is the Thuning family from?

You can see how Thuning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuning family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Thuning family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thuning's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Thuning families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Thuning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuning 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thuning. 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 23 military records available for the last name Thuning. For the veterans among your Thuning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuning lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thuning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thuning in 1964 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thuning ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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