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Thorny Family History

Thorny 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: Thorn, Thorne, Thoeny, Horn, Thor, Torney, Hornby, Torno, Thurn

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Where is the Thorny family from?

You can see how Thorny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thorny families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thorny's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Thorny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorny 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 205 census records available for the last name Thorny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorny 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Thorny. 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 13 military records available for the last name Thorny. For the veterans among your Thorny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorny lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Thorny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thorny in 1987 was 63, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorny 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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