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Tholburn Family History

Tholburn 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: Thorburn, Thoburn, Colburn, Hilburn, Shelburn, Thorn, Holberg, Thurn

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Where is the Tholburn family from?

You can see how Tholburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tholburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tholburn families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tholburn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tholburn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tholburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Tholburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholburn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tholburn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tholburn. For the veterans among your Tholburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholburn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Tholburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tholburn in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tholburn 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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