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Thurber Family History

Thurber Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Thurber family from?

You can see how Thurber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thurber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Thurber families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Thurber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurber families in 1891.
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What did your Thurber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurber. 100% of Thurber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Thurber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurber 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Thurber. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Thurber. For the veterans among your Thurber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurber lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Thurber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thurber in 1944 was 19, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurber 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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