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Thorbin Family History

Thorbin 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, Tobin, Corbin, Turbin, Thorburn, Thorton, Thorman, Thoren

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Where is the Thorbin family from?

You can see how Thorbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorbin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Thorbin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorbin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Thorbin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorbin 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 72 census records available for the last name Thorbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorbin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Thorbin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Thorbin. For the veterans among your Thorbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorbin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Thorbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thorbin in 1989 was 54, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorbin 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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