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Thonrton Family History

Thonrton 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: Thorton, Thornton, Horton, Thorson, Whorton, Hinton, Orton, Holton

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Where is the Thonrton family from?

You can see how Thonrton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonrton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Thonrton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Thonrton family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonrton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Thonrton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Thonrton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonrton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thonrton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Thonrton. For the veterans among your Thonrton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonrton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Thonrton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Thonrton in 1969 was 83, and 36 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonrton 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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