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Thoursie Family History

Thoursie 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: House, Thore, Thomure, Thursby, Thorpe, Thorne, Thorson, Lourie

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Where is the Thoursie family from?

You can see how Thoursie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoursie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Thoursie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoursie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Thoursie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoursie 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 12 census records available for the last name Thoursie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoursie 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Thoursie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thoursie. For the veterans among your Thoursie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoursie lifespan?

Average Thoursie life expectancy in 1974 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoursie 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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