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Thurber Family History

Thurber Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Hurr, Furber, Harber, Turner, Humber, Thorburn, Turney, Harben

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Where is the Thurber family from?

You can see how Thurber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thurber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 77 Thurber families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 51% of all the recorded Thurber's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Thurber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thurber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thurber. 43% of Thurber men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Thurber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thurber were Teacher and Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Fisherman
    36%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Teacher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Income
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Thurber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurber 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Thurber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Thurber. For the veterans among your Thurber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurber lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Thurber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thurber in 1944 was 19, and 81 in 2004.

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