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Thorbes Family History

Thorbes 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: Thornes, Forbes, Torres, Thorley, Thorner, Thore, Thobe, Thorpe

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Where is the Thorbes family from?

You can see how Thorbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorbes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorbes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Thorbes family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorbes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thorbes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorbes 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 Thorbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thorbes. 100% of Thorbes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Thorbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorbes 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Thorbes. 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 Thorbes. For the veterans among your Thorbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorbes lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Thorbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thorbes in 1990 was 87, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorbes 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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