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Thorné Family History

Thorné 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, Thorne, Horn, Thor, Torno, Thurn, Thorner, Thoen, Thore, Thon

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Where is the Thorné family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorné 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 Thorné ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thorné. 8% of Thorné men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Thorné women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thorné were Builders Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thorné. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorné 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thorné. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thorné. For the veterans among your Thorné ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorné lifespan?

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