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Thornington Family History

Thornington 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: Thorington, Tharrington, Harrington, Cherrington, Thornton, Henington

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Where is the Thornington family from?

You can see how Thornington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Thornington families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thornington's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thornington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thornington 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 484 census records available for the last name Thornington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornington 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Thornington. 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 72 military records available for the last name Thornington. For the veterans among your Thornington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornington lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Thornington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thornington in 1987 was 75, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornington 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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