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Thornberg Family History

Thornberg Surname Meaning

Swedish (also Thörnberg): ornamental name from thorn an ornamental spelling of torn ‘thorn bush’ or törne ‘rose bush’ (possibly as a placename element).

+ berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Thornberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Thornberg families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thornberg's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Thornberg families in 1891.
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What did your Thornberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thornberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornberg 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Thornberg. 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 635 military records available for the last name Thornberg. For the veterans among your Thornberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thornberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thornberg in 1963 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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