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Thrumston Family History

Thrumston 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: Thruston, Thurston, Ruston, Houston, Hurston, Christon, Trulson

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Where is the Thrumston family from?

You can see how Thrumston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrumston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thrumston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Thrumston families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Thrumston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thrumston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thrumston 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 76 census records available for the last name Thrumston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrumston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thrumston. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thrumston. For the veterans among your Thrumston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thrumston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Thrumston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Thrumston in 1973 was 78, and 44 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thrumston 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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