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Thornburgh Family History

Thornburgh Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire) and Irish: variant of Thornbury. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Thornburgh family from?

You can see how Thornburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornburgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Thornburgh families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Thornburgh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thornburgh families in 1891.
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What did your Thornburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thornburgh. 100% of Thornburgh men worked as a Plasterer and 67% of Thornburgh 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Thornburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornburgh 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Thornburgh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thornburgh. For the veterans among your Thornburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornburgh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Thornburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thornburgh in 1956 was 36, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornburgh 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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