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Thurne Family History

Thurne 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: Thune, Thurn, Thorne, Thurner, Turner, Thorn, Bourne, Thun, Thorner

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Where is the Thurne family from?

You can see how Thurne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thurne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Thurne families living in Leicestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thurne's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Thurne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurne 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 304 census records available for the last name Thurne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurne 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Thurne. 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 32 military records available for the last name Thurne. For the veterans among your Thurne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurne lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Thurne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Thurne in 1970 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurne 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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