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Thurton Family History

Thurton 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: Thurston, Turton, Thorton, Thurmon, Thurman, Hunton, Taunton, Wharton

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Where is the Thurton family from?

You can see how Thurton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thurton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Thurton families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Thurton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thurton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurton. 75% of Thurton 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
    75%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thurton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurton 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Thurton. 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 81 military records available for the last name Thurton. For the veterans among your Thurton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Thurton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thurton in 1970 was 49, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thurton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurton 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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