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Thornet Family History

Thornet Surname Meaning

see Thornett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Thornet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thornet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Thornet families living in Middlesex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Thornet's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Thornet families in 1891.
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There are 200 census records available for the last name Thornet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornet 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Thornet. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Thornet. For the veterans among your Thornet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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