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Thurnhofer Family History

Thurnhofer 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: Thurner, Turner, Thrower, Thorner, Kelnhofer, Cournoyer, Birkhofer

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Where is the Thurnhofer family from?

You can see how Thurnhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurnhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thurnhofer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurnhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thurnhofer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Thurnhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurnhofer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Thurnhofer. 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 131 military records available for the last name Thurnhofer. For the veterans among your Thurnhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurnhofer lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Thurnhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thurnhofer in 1999 was 84, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurnhofer 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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