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Mcthorn Family History

Mcthorn 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: Thorn, Schorn, Hathorn, Achorn, Milhorn, Mayhorn, Melhorn, Mathern

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Where is the Mcthorn family from?

You can see how Mcthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcthorn family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Mcthorn family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcthorn's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mcthorn families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mcthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcthorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcthorn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mcthorn. For the veterans among your Mcthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcthorn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mcthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcthorn in 1969 was 74, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcthorn 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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