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Thurmann Family History

Thurmann 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: Thurman, Thumann, Thiemann, Ehrmann, Turman, Hermann, Thalmann

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Where is the Thurmann family from?

You can see how Thurmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thurmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Thurmann families living in Missouri. This was about 37% of all the recorded Thurmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thurmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurmann 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 Thurmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thurmann. 34% of Thurmann men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Thurmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Thurmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurmann 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Thurmann. 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 503 military records available for the last name Thurmann. For the veterans among your Thurmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Thurmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thurmann in 1968 was 66, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thurmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurmann 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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