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Thourson Family History

Thourson 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: Thorson, Thurston, Courson, Thompson, Thomason, Thorton, Thoreson

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Where is the Thourson family from?

You can see how Thourson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thourson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thourson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Thourson family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thourson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Thourson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Thourson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thourson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thourson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thourson. For the veterans among your Thourson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thourson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Thourson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Thourson in 1965 was 82, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thourson 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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