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Thornthon Family History

Thornthon 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: Thornton, Thorton, Thurston, Horton, Thorington, Thorson, Thoreson

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Where is the Thornthon family from?

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

There are 86 census records available for the last name Thornthon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornthon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thornthon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thornthon. For the veterans among your Thornthon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornthon lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Thornthon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thornthon in 1986 was 74, and 39 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornthon 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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