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Thurling Family History

Thurling Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; it is possibly a variant of Thorning (2) with dissimilation of n-ng to l-ng.

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


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Where is the Thurling family from?

You can see how Thurling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thurling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Thurling families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Thurling's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thurling families in 1891.
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What did your Thurling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thurling. 25% of Thurling men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 90% of Thurling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thurling were Incapacitated and Cardboard Box Maker.

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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 Farm Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Clerk Chocolate Factory
    4%
  • Cardboard Box Maker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Thurling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurling 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Thurling. 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 317 military records available for the last name Thurling. For the veterans among your Thurling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Thurling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thurling in 1962 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurling 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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