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Thorbahn Family History

Thorbahn 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: Thorburn, Thorman, Thurman, Thorn, Thornton, Horan, Horgan, Toran

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Where is the Thorbahn family from?

You can see how Thorbahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorbahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorbahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thorbahn families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Thorbahn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thorbahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorbahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thorbahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Editor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thorbahn. 100% of Thorbahn men worked as an Editor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Editor
    100%

What Thorbahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Thorbahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorbahn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Thorbahn. 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 96 military records available for the last name Thorbahn. For the veterans among your Thorbahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorbahn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thorbahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thorbahn in 1961 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thorbahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorbahn 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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