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Thruen Family History

Thruen 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: Thrun, Thraen, Toren, Gruen, Thun, Ruen, Thurn, Thoen, Treen, Bruen

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Where is the Thruen family from?

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

What Thruen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Thruen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thruen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thruen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thruen. For the veterans among your Thruen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thruen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Thruen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thruen in 1975 was 78, and 92 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thruen 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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