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Thruman Family History

Thruman 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: Truman, Thuman, Thurman, Trueman, Human, Turman, Thran, Ruman, Tuman

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Where is the Thruman family from?

You can see how Thruman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thruman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thruman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Thruman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thruman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thruman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thruman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thruman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thruman. 56% of Thruman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Thruman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thruman were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Plasterer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Thruman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Thruman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thruman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Thruman. 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 78 military records available for the last name Thruman. For the veterans among your Thruman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thruman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thruman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thruman in 1964 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thruman 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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