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Thurnon Family History

Thurnon 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: Thurmon, Thurman, Thornton, Thurston, Huron, Thurn, Turton, Thurlow

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Where is the Thurnon family from?

You can see how Thurnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurnon family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Thurnon family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurnon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Thurnon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurnon 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 32 census records available for the last name Thurnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurnon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thurnon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Thurnon. For the veterans among your Thurnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurnon lifespan?

Average Thurnon life expectancy in 1999 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurnon 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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