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Thrnbull Family History

Thrnbull 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: Turnbull, Trull, Thornhill, Thornell, Thull, Thrall, Thornburg

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Where is the Thrnbull family from?

You can see how Thrnbull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrnbull family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Thrnbull families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thrnbull's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Thrnbull families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Thrnbull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrnbull 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Thrnbull. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thrnbull. For the veterans among your Thrnbull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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