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Thorbourn Family History

Thorbourn 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, Thoburn, Harbour, Torborg, Thorton, Thorson, Cobourn

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Where is the Thorbourn family from?

You can see how Thorbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorbourn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Thorbourn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Thorbourn families living in Berwickshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Thorbourn's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Thorbourn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorbourn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Thorbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorbourn 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Thorbourn. 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 Thorbourn. For the veterans among your Thorbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorbourn lifespan?

Average Thorbourn life expectancy in 1990 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorbourn 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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