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Thaurnton Family History

Thaurnton 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: Taunton, Thornton, Thurston, Haughton, Hunton, Harston, Tarlton

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Where is the Thaurnton family from?

You can see how Thaurnton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaurnton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thaurnton family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Thaurnton's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Thaurnton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Thaurnton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaurnton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thaurnton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thaurnton. For the veterans among your Thaurnton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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