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Thorbecke Family History

Thorbecke 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: Torbeck, Thorndike, Herbeck, Norbeck, Harbeck, Holbeck, Storbeck

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Where is the Thorbecke family from?

You can see how Thorbecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorbecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorbecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Thorbecke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorbecke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Thorbecke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Thorbecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorbecke 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Thorbecke. 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 553 military records available for the last name Thorbecke. For the veterans among your Thorbecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorbecke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Thorbecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thorbecke in 1968 was 89, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorbecke 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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