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Thurstan Family History

Thurstan Surname Meaning

From the Anglo-Norman Anglo-Scandinavian and Middle English personal name T(h)u(r)stan T(h)o(r)sten (Old Scandinavian Þórsteinn Thorsten from the divine name Þórr ‘Thor’ + steinn ‘stone’ anglicized as Old English Þurstān).

See Thurston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thurstan family from?

You can see how Thurstan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurstan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thurstan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Thurstan families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thurstan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Thurstan families in 1891.
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What did your Thurstan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurstan. 100% of Thurstan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Thurstan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurstan 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Thurstan. 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 302 military records available for the last name Thurstan. For the veterans among your Thurstan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurstan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Thurstan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thurstan in 1967 was 66, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurstan 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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