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Thornbury Name Meaning

English: variant of Thornberry . Irish: adopted for various Irish names containing an element meaning ‘thorn’; compare Thornton .

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


Similar surnames: Thornsbury, Thornburg, Thornburgh, Thornsberry, Thornbrugh, Thoburn

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Where is the Thornbury family from?

You can see how Thornbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Thornbury families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Thornbury's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thornbury families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thornbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thornbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thornbury. 72% of Thornbury men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Student
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Thornbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornbury 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Thornbury. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thornbury. For the veterans among your Thornbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornbury lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thornbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thornbury in 1958 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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