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Thurtle Family History

Thurtle Surname Meaning

variant of Thirkell with late dissimilation of kl to tl.

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


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Where is the Thurtle family from?

You can see how Thurtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurtle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thurtle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Thurtle families living in Norfolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Thurtle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thurtle families in 1891.
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What did your Thurtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thurtle. 60% of Thurtle men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Thurtle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thurtle were Agricultural Worker and Unpaid Domestic Work.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Agricultural Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thurtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurtle 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Thurtle. 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 241 military records available for the last name Thurtle. For the veterans among your Thurtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurtle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thurtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thurtle in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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