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Thurow Family History

Thurow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Mecklenburg and Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Thurow family from?

You can see how Thurow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thurow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Thurow families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Thurow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurow families in 1891.
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What did your Thurow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurow. 100% of Thurow 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thurow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurow 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Thurow. 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 749 military records available for the last name Thurow. For the veterans among your Thurow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thurow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thurow in 1962 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurow 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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