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Thurmon Family History

Thurmon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Thurman.

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


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Where is the Thurmon family from?

You can see how Thurmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thurmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Thurmon families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Thurmon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thurmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurmon 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 Thurmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thurmon. 31% of Thurmon men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Thurmon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thurmon were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Thurmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thurmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurmon 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Thurmon. 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 850 military records available for the last name Thurmon. For the veterans among your Thurmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurmon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thurmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thurmon in 1962 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurmon 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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