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Thurstone Family History

Thurstone 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: Thurston, Hurston, Burston, Harston, Thornton, Whetstone, Turton

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Where is the Thurstone family from?

You can see how Thurstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thurstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thurstone families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thurstone's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Thurstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurstone 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 272 census records available for the last name Thurstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurstone 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Thurstone. 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 26 military records available for the last name Thurstone. For the veterans among your Thurstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurstone lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Thurstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thurstone in 1972 was 93, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurstone 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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