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Thornes Family History

Thornes Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the five farmsteads named Tornes probably from Old Norse Thórr (name of the Scandinavian thunder god) + nes ‘headland promontory’.

English (Yorkshire): variant of Thorns.

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


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You can see how Thornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Thornes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Thornes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thornes families in 1891.
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What did your Thornes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thornes. 81% of Thornes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Certificated Elementary School Teacher
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 535 immigration records available for the last name Thornes. 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 388 military records available for the last name Thornes. For the veterans among your Thornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thornes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thornes in 1963 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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