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Thurlaway Family History

Thurlaway Surname Meaning

see Thirlaway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thurlaway family from?

You can see how Thurlaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurlaway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Thurlaway families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thurlaway's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thurlaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurlaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thurlaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thurlaway. 100% of Thurlaway men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Thurlaway 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Thurlaway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Thurlaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurlaway 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Thurlaway. 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 Thurlaway. For the veterans among your Thurlaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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