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Thornfield Family History

Thornfield 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: Cornfield, Horsfield, Bonfield, Kornfeld, Hosfield, Barnfield

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Where is the Thornfield family from?

You can see how Thornfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thornfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thornfield families living in Mississippi. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thornfield's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Thornfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thornfield 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 Thornfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thornfield. 100% of Thornfield 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
    100%

What Thornfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Thornfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornfield 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Thornfield. 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 military records available for the last name Thornfield. For the veterans among your Thornfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Thornfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thornfield in 1965 was 75, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thornfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornfield 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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