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Thurso Family History

Thurso 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: Turco, Hurst, Thurston, Turo, Thurn, Turko, Turro, Thurlow, Thursby

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Where is the Thurso family from?

You can see how Thurso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurso family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Thurso family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurso's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Thurso families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurso 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 42 census records available for the last name Thurso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurso 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thurso. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thurso. For the veterans among your Thurso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurso lifespan?

Average Thurso life expectancy in 1994 was 16 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurso 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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