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Thrane Family History

Thrane Surname Meaning

Danish: nickname from trane ‘crane’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thrane family from?

You can see how Thrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thrane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Thrane families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Thrane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thrane families in 1891.
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What did your Thrane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thrane. 28% of Thrane men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Thrane women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thrane were Musician and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Musician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Thrane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrane 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Thrane. 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 288 military records available for the last name Thrane. For the veterans among your Thrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thrane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Thrane in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thrane 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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