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Thorin Family History

Thorin 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: Thorn, Thoren, Horn, Thor, Chopin, Toren, Tarin, Thurn, Tobin, Turin

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Where is the Thorin family from?

You can see how Thorin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thorin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Thorin families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Thorin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thorin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorin 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 Thorin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thorin. 100% of Thorin men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thorin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thorin. 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 182 military records available for the last name Thorin. For the veterans among your Thorin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thorin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thorin in 1950 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorin 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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