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Thurlkill Family History

Thurlkill 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: Churchill, Thornhill, Hukill, Turrill, Thrailkill, Turkel, Tuthill

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Where is the Thurlkill family from?

You can see how Thurlkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurlkill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thurlkill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Thurlkill family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thurlkill's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Thurlkill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurlkill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Thurlkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurlkill 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 Thurlkill. 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 173 military records available for the last name Thurlkill. For the veterans among your Thurlkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurlkill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thurlkill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thurlkill in 1964 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurlkill 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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