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Thornto Family History

Thornto 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: Thornton, Thorn, Torno, Thorner, Thornes, Thorne, Thorton, Gornto

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Where is the Thornto family from?

You can see how Thornto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thornto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Thornto family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thornto's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thornto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thornto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Thornto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornto 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thornto. 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 50 military records available for the last name Thornto. For the veterans among your Thornto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Thornto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thornto in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornto 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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